- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 3% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (HK$146) | HK$90 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (HK$81) | HK$38 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (HK$45) | HK$50 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (HK$34) | HK$35 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (HK$29) | HK$28 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (HK$57) | HK$91 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (HK$22) | HK$36 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (HK$12) | HK$30 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (HK$89) | HK$150 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (HK$17) | HK$16 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.92 (HK$18) | HK$17 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,891 (HK$17,263) | HK$42,192 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,625 (HK$14,833) | HK$30,408 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (HK$2,574) | HK$1,370 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (HK$11,912) | HK$25,305 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (HK$9,951) | HK$17,675 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (HK$1,280) | HK$775 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (HK$304) | HK$207 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (HK$3,195) | HK$4,610 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (HK$1,217) | HK$1,262 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (HK$57) | HK$70 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (HK$137) | HK$68 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 25% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €113 (HK$1,027) | HK$628 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (HK$365) | HK$328 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (HK$913) | HK$599 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (HK$1,095) | HK$1,152 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,894 (HK$190,716) | HK$220,633 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 (HK$11) | HK$15 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (HK$295) | HK$524 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 3% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (HK$46) | HK$55 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$91) | HK$91 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (HK$402) | HK$332 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (HK$34) | HK$41 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (HK$43) | HK$69 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.74 (HK$25) | HK$17 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (HK$23) | HK$25 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (HK$228) | HK$263 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (HK$448) | HK$391 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (HK$173) | HK$199 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (HK$456) | HK$884 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (HK$833) | HK$902 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (HK$116) | HK$108 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.71 (HK$43) | HK$44 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (HK$47) | HK$64 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (HK$4,822) | HK$3,376 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (HK$2.28) | HK$1.30 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (HK$473) | HK$913 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (HK$49) | HK$58 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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