Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 281% | |||
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Food in Luxembourg is 281% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (E£ 1,054) | E£ 245 | + 330% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (E£ 550) | E£ 166 | + 231% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (E£ 286) | E£ 114 | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (E£ 72) | E£ 32 | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.36 (E£ 227) | E£ 64 | + 256% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (E£ 194) | E£ 14 | + 1304% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (E£ 599) | E£ 98 | + 512% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (E£ 136) | E£ 37 | + 265% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (E£ 157) | E£ 15 | + 915% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (E£ 86) | E£ 51 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 417) | E£ 234 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (E£ 103) | E£ 22 | + 358% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (E£ 125) | E£ 14 | + 787% | |
Housing | + 514% | |||
Housing in Luxembourg is 514% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,582 (E£ 134,433) | E£ 24,504 | + 449% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,196 (E£ 114,324) | E£ 12,343 | + 826% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (E£ 13,792) | E£ 1,497 | + 821% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,662 (E£ 86,564) | E£ 13,219 | + 555% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,331 (E£ 69,295) | E£ 7,080 | + 879% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €165 (E£ 8,574) | E£ 1,310 | + 555% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (E£ 2,501) | E£ 303 | + 726% | |
40” flat screen tv | €474 (E£ 24,660) | E£ 13,094 | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (E£ 7,895) | E£ 10,228 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (E£ 234) | E£ 193 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (E£ 974) | E£ 133 | + 634% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Luxembourg is 6% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (E£ 3,616) | E£ 2,437 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (E£ 1,792) | E£ 1,995 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (E£ 5,149) | E£ 5,429 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (E£ 6,026) | E£ 4,987 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Luxembourg is 39% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,446 (E£ 1,585,323) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (E£ 83) | E£ 11 | + 625% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 620 | - | |
Personal Care | + 189% | |||
Personal Care in Luxembourg is 189% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (E£ 312) | E£ 56 | + 459% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 391) | E£ 112 | + 250% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (E£ 2,804) | E£ 419 | + 570% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (E£ 156) | E£ 76 | + 106% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (E£ 211) | E£ 125 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (E£ 75) | E£ 100 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (E£ 82) | E£ 63 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (E£ 69) | E£ 43 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (E£ 2,083) | E£ 134 | + 1455% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in Luxembourg is 145% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Luxembourg | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 (E£ 3,561) | E£ 576 | + 518% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (E£ 1,260) | E£ 278 | + 353% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (E£ 3,957) | E£ 1,113 | + 255% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (E£ 4,236) | E£ 931 | + 355% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (E£ 680) | E£ 130 | + 423% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (E£ 191) | E£ 75 | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (E£ 310) | E£ 218 | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (E£ 7,810) | E£ 19,450 | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (E£ 4.63) | E£ 3.15 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (E£ 2,082) | E£ 1,592 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (E£ 295) | E£ 62 | + 378% | |
TOTAL | + 191% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 994 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 191% more expensive than in Egypt
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