Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (154元) | 46元 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (82元) | 40元 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (42元) | 16元 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (10元) | 18元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6 (46元) | 19元 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (28元) | 11元 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (74元) | 63元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (13元) | 6元 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (12元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61元) | 118元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (15元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.83 (22元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,569 (19,545元) | 15,059元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,140 (16,279元) | 9,006元 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (2,282元) | 421元 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,556 (11,836元) | 7,547元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,288 (9,799元) | 4,347元 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (395元) | 115元 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (3,603元) | 1,143元 | + 215% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (1,153元) | 589元 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (34元) | 39元 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (95元) | 51元 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (573元) | 529元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (273元) | 248元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (776元) | 626元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (939元) | 828元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,472 (224,197元) | 161,247元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (12元) | 9元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (501元) | 204元 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is about the same as in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (46元) | 39元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (57元) | 27元 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (298元) | 391元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (23元) | 53元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (31元) | 33元 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (11元) | 34元 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (13元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €33 (250元) | 74元 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Luxembourg | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (404元) | 265元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (183元) | 110元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (578元) | 1,294元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (650元) | 348元 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (91元) | 79元 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (27元) | 29元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.20 (40元) | 18元 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (1,141元) | 3,321元 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.68元) | 0.20元 | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (363元) | 410元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (42元) | 24元 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,539 prices entered by 206 different people.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 62% more expensive than in China
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