Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 124% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (174元) | 41元 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 (113元) | 38元 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 (50元) | 15元 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (13元) | 14元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (33元) | 16元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (31元) | 10元 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (95元) | 50元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (22元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (25元) | 6元 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (14元) | 7元 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (66元) | 89元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (16元) | 8元 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 170% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 (21,744元) | 11,256元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 (18,609元) | 5,248元 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 (3,011元) | 450元 | + 570% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,773 (14,684元) | 6,564元 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,645 (13,626元) | 3,518元 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 (2,149元) | 296元 | + 626% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (376元) | 100元 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (1,657元) | 1,460元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (663元) | 553元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (37元) | 43元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (163元) | 50元 | + 228% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (575元) | 418元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (396元) | 302元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (828元) | 553元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (959元) | 705元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €73,160 (606,093元) | 137,169元 | + 342% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (13元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (331元) | 228元 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (50元) | 45元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (62元) | 59元 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (512元) | 114元 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (25元) | 67元 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (34元) | 57元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (12元) | 25元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (17元) | 6元 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (33元) | 15元 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (249元) | 64元 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (497元) | 169元 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (207元) | 100元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (630元) | 1,179元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (497元) | 320元 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (108元) | 81元 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.50 (46元) | 28元 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (33元) | 19元 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (1,243元) | 3,680元 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.74元) | 0.34元 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (307元) | 394元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (67元) | 25元 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 840 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 113% more expensive than in China
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