- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Egypt
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 185% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (E£ 297) | E£ 141 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 196) | E£ 67 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.87 (E£ 121) | E£ 40 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (E£ 32) | E£ 14 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (E£ 100) | E£ 21 | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (E£ 66) | E£ 11 | + 520% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 149) | E£ 30 | + 403% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (E£ 53) | E£ 25 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (E£ 30) | E£ 7 | + 351% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (E£ 31) | E£ 21 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (E£ 210) | E£ 150 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (E£ 43) | E£ 12 | + 255% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (E£ 30) | E£ 5.98 | + 403% | |
| Housing | + 360% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 360% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,967 (E£ 40,581) | E£ 7,931 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,751 (E£ 36,139) | E£ 4,632 | + 680% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (E£ 4,539) | E£ 990 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,350 (E£ 27,861) | E£ 5,225 | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,062 (E£ 21,918) | E£ 3,100 | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €150 (E£ 3,095) | E£ 590 | + 424% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (E£ 864) | E£ 275 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €417 (E£ 8,597) | E£ 6,069 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (E£ 2,407) | E£ 2,894 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 144) | E£ 86 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (E£ 302) | E£ 92 | + 228% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 43% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €120 (E£ 2,476) | E£ 961 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (E£ 849) | E£ 759 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (E£ 1,548) | E£ 1,971 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €182 (E£ 3,759) | E£ 1,420 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 56% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,456 (E£ 442,711) | E£ 461,035 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (E£ 23) | E£ 5.07 | + 362% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (E£ 672) | E£ 316 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 124% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 42 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 83 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (E£ 1,032) | E£ 253 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 57 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (E£ 77) | E£ 51 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.90 (E£ 101) | E£ 46 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 19 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (E£ 52) | E£ 19 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (E£ 593) | E£ 61 | + 876% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 13% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (E£ 1,065) | E£ 311 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (E£ 387) | E£ 128 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (E£ 1,599) | E£ 793 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (E£ 1,886) | E£ 478 | + 294% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (E£ 242) | E£ 97 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (E£ 72) | E£ 37 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (E£ 104) | E£ 55 | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (E£ 10,383) | E£ 11,835 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (E£ 3.16) | E£ 17 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (E£ 1,314) | E£ 705 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (E£ 111) | E£ 33 | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 120% more expensive than in Egypt
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