Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (122元) | 43元 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (67元) | 37元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (27元) | 17元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (21元) | 16元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.23 (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (61元) | 48元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (17元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (12元) | 6元 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (14元) | 7元 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (73元) | 97元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,733 (19,338元) | 13,898元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,281 (16,139元) | 8,379元 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (1,149元) | 462元 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,495 (10,580元) | 6,525元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,203 (8,515元) | 4,376元 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €617 (4,362元) | 516元 | + 745% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (354元) | 140元 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €576 (4,073元) | 1,829元 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (1,049元) | 546元 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (80元) | 66元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is about the same as in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (611元) | 511元 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (239元) | 288元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (695元) | 654元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (967元) | 844元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,635 (153,086元) | 148,501元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (309元) | 206元 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (57元) | 28元 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (53元) | 27元 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (113元) | 386元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (21元) | 30元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.53 (18元) | 19元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (10元) | 44元 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (10元) | 21元 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (9元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (201元) | 82元 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (117元) | 260元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (163元) | 122元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (538元) | 417元 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (497元) | 319元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (49元) | 90元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (24元) | 31元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (35元) | 19元 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (1,061元) | 2,968元 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.71元) | 0.24元 | + 602% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (322元) | 410元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (47元) | 38元 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 43% more expensive than in China
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