Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is about the same as in France | ||||
| Luxembourg | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 | €20 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 | €11 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 | €6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 | €1.15 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 | €4.84 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 | €2.93 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 | €8 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 | €2.83 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 | €2.02 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 | €2.26 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €10 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.52 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 | €1.33 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 56% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Luxembourg | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 | €1,771 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 | €1,460 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 | €250 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,773 | €1,160 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,645 | €854 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 | €120 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 | €24 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 | €255 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €120 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 | €9 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 | €15 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is about the same as in France | ||||
| Luxembourg | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €92 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 | €40 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €108 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €96 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Luxembourg | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €73,160 | €29,639 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.76 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €62 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Luxembourg | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €18 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 | €26 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 | €6 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €4.56 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 | €4.56 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €2.28 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 | €3.78 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 | €24 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Luxembourg | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 | €45 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €23 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 | €105 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €63 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €12 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.50 | €3.92 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 | €502 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.14 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 | €30 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €12 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,131 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 17% more expensive than in France
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