Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (134元) | 42元 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (66元) | 34元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.65 (45元) | 15元 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (37元) | 13元 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (22元) | 8元 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (38元) | 47元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (22元) | 14元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (14元) | 5.82元 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (16元) | 5.43元 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (85元) | 103元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (23元) | 8元 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 169% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,271 (18,032元) | 8,580元 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,906 (15,139元) | 4,449元 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (1,613元) | 386元 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,501 (11,916元) | 5,174元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,200 (9,526元) | 3,034元 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (1,196元) | 280元 | + 327% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (358元) | 87元 | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €586 (4,650元) | 2,283元 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 (1,992元) | 525元 | + 279% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (74元) | 38元 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (131元) | 50元 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (763元) | 443元 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (295元) | 233元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (556元) | 593元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (1,111元) | 532元 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,773 (172,896元) | 131,184元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (288元) | 151元 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (40元) | 32元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (52元) | 34元 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (367元) | 357元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (24元) | 40元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (32元) | 50元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (28元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (21元) | 8元 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.50 (28元) | 11元 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (253元) | 74元 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (494元) | 179元 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (152元) | 96元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (476元) | 1,203元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €101 (805元) | 359元 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (103元) | 67元 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.85 (31元) | 32元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (40元) | 28元 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (3,748元) | 3,283元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (2.19元) | 0.28元 | + 684% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (320元) | 312元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (61元) | 20元 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 94% more expensive than in China
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