Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 15% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (HK$139) | HK$81 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (HK$89) | HK$39 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.24 (HK$48) | HK$45 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (HK$39) | HK$30 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (HK$32) | HK$25 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (HK$70) | HK$93 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.98 (HK$27) | HK$26 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (HK$23) | HK$18 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.86 (HK$17) | HK$17 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (HK$88) | HK$207 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (HK$18) | HK$16 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (HK$16) | HK$18 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,241 (HK$20,494) | HK$42,937 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,786 (HK$16,330) | HK$30,143 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (HK$1,842) | HK$1,661 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,408 (HK$12,873) | HK$23,312 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,141 (HK$10,436) | HK$15,506 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €212 (HK$1,942) | HK$1,290 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (HK$361) | HK$160 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €545 (HK$4,988) | HK$4,847 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €166 (HK$1,514) | HK$1,170 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (HK$106) | HK$62 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (HK$159) | HK$101 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 11% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (HK$723) | HK$715 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (HK$362) | HK$341 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (HK$958) | HK$728 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €192 (HK$1,754) | HK$1,330 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,399 (HK$195,710) | HK$232,888 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (HK$549) | HK$600 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (HK$91) | HK$51 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.36 (HK$31) | HK$122 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (HK$421) | HK$442 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (HK$42) | HK$62 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (HK$29) | HK$44 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (HK$31) | HK$51 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.55 (HK$23) | HK$17 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (HK$16) | HK$18 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (HK$229) | HK$265 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 21% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (HK$328) | HK$337 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (HK$142) | HK$206 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €250 (HK$2,286) | HK$1,088 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (HK$486) | HK$904 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €22 (HK$204) | HK$101 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 (HK$36) | HK$45 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (HK$35) | HK$66 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 (HK$4,746) | HK$3,562 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (HK$8) | HK$1.02 | + 696% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (HK$304) | HK$835 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (HK$62) | HK$61 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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