Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 123% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (E£ 335) | E£ 118 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (E£ 184) | E£ 93 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.01 (E£ 97) | E£ 45 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (E£ 23) | E£ 17 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (E£ 58) | E£ 24 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.23 (E£ 24) | E£ 9 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (E£ 166) | E£ 38 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (E£ 47) | E£ 24 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (E£ 32) | E£ 8 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (E£ 39) | E£ 26 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (E£ 199) | E£ 153 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 (E£ 29) | E£ 16 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 498% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 498% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,509 (E£ 48,560) | E£ 8,802 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,281 (E£ 44,139) | E£ 4,589 | + 862% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (E£ 3,142) | E£ 893 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,495 (E£ 28,937) | E£ 4,547 | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,203 (E£ 23,289) | E£ 2,508 | + 829% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €617 (E£ 11,931) | E£ 592 | + 1915% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €53 (E£ 1,022) | E£ 239 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (E£ 9,165) | E£ 4,561 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (E£ 2,934) | E£ 2,650 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (E£ 87) | E£ 133 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 196) | E£ 44 | + 342% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 22% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (E£ 1,671) | E£ 1,064 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (E£ 654) | E£ 1,536 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (E£ 1,901) | E£ 1,833 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (E£ 2,643) | E£ 1,113 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 62% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,635 (E£ 418,692) | E£ 483,704 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (E£ 31) | E£ 8 | + 269% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (E£ 1,032) | E£ 468 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 94% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 155) | E£ 25 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 145) | E£ 68 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (E£ 309) | E£ 285 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (E£ 58) | E£ 48 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.53 (E£ 49) | E£ 29 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (E£ 28) | E£ 51 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (E£ 28) | E£ 17 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (E£ 26) | E£ 27 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (E£ 551) | E£ 70 | + 688% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 73% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (E£ 319) | E£ 336 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (E£ 446) | E£ 175 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (E£ 1,471) | E£ 2,837 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (E£ 1,359) | E£ 457 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 133) | E£ 193 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (E£ 66) | E£ 35 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (E£ 95) | E£ 47 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (E£ 2,903) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (E£ 4.69) | E£ 0.84 | + 455% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (E£ 882) | E£ 434 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (E£ 121) | E£ 47 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 678 prices entered by 108 different people.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 154% more expensive than in Egypt
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