Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 194% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (E£ 330) | E£ 105 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 158) | E£ 77 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (E£ 169) | E£ 44 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (E£ 26) | E£ 17 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.65 (E£ 86) | E£ 20 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (E£ 51) | E£ 7 | + 636% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (E£ 94) | E£ 44 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (E£ 51) | E£ 25 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (E£ 32) | E£ 8 | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (E£ 37) | E£ 29 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (E£ 227) | E£ 177 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.75 (E£ 51) | E£ 15 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.27 (E£ 42) | E£ 7 | + 500% | |
| Housing | + 455% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 455% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,482 (E£ 46,092) | E£ 8,110 | + 468% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,979 (E£ 36,757) | E£ 4,581 | + 702% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €226 (E£ 4,201) | E£ 737 | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,442 (E£ 26,788) | E£ 5,440 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,226 (E£ 22,773) | E£ 3,360 | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (E£ 2,983) | E£ 501 | + 496% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (E£ 792) | E£ 166 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €829 (E£ 15,390) | E£ 4,544 | + 239% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €351 (E£ 6,511) | E£ 2,125 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (E£ 172) | E£ 101 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (E£ 348) | E£ 35 | + 890% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 8% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (E£ 1,391) | E£ 951 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (E£ 566) | E£ 784 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (E£ 1,829) | E£ 2,107 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (E£ 3,938) | E£ 1,289 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 40% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,110 (E£ 410,607) | E£ 395,100 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.17 (E£ 22) | E£ 8 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (E£ 487) | E£ 309 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 107% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (E£ 93) | E£ 46 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (E£ 121) | E£ 62 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (E£ 857) | E£ 243 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (E£ 56) | E£ 131 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (E£ 75) | E£ 47 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (E£ 65) | E£ 45 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (E£ 49) | E£ 24 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.50 (E£ 65) | E£ 27 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (E£ 591) | E£ 69 | + 753% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 111% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (E£ 962) | E£ 328 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 299) | E£ 177 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €155 (E£ 2,872) | E£ 1,178 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (E£ 1,535) | E£ 545 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (E£ 251) | E£ 75 | + 233% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.04 (E£ 75) | E£ 36 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (E£ 93) | E£ 68 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €439 (E£ 8,146) | E£ 9,759 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (E£ 5.11) | E£ 1.14 | + 350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (E£ 749) | E£ 435 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (E£ 151) | E£ 42 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,719 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 168% more expensive than in Egypt
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