Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 24% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Luxembourg | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €15 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €4.40 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 | €1.71 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 | €5.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 | €2.08 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 | €7 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 | €2.23 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 | €1.17 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 | €1.39 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €13 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.57 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 | €0.84 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 150% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Luxembourg | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 | €1,059 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 | €720 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €261 | €172 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,791 | €546 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,442 | €418 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €264 | €143 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 | €20 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 | €460 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 | €80 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 | €11 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €7 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 10% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Luxembourg | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €73 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €28 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €108 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €86 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 40% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Luxembourg | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €57,349 | €26,822 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €1.89 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €29 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 14% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Luxembourg | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €4.10 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €5.34 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €45 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 | €3.39 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €4.47 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 | €4.48 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €2.35 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 | €2.59 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 | €14 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 9% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Luxembourg | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 | €41 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €17 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 | €47 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 | €56 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 | €4.23 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 | €4.85 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 | €1,025 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €36 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €4.84 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 566 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2024.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 57% more expensive than in Greece
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