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 | €19 (HK$158) | HK$95 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (HK$82) | HK$46 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (HK$47) | HK$45 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (HK$10) | HK$24 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (HK$26) | HK$36 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (HK$30) | HK$19 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (HK$79) | HK$116 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (HK$21) | HK$28 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (HK$13) | HK$18 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (HK$16) | HK$14 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$72) | HK$144 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.84 (HK$24) | HK$16 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,562 (HK$21,767) | HK$47,640 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,204 (HK$18,733) | HK$33,990 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (HK$2,549) | HK$1,299 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,599 (HK$13,584) | HK$28,175 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,297 (HK$11,020) | HK$17,882 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €617 (HK$5,239) | HK$575 | + 810% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (HK$441) | HK$237 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (HK$4,024) | HK$6,546 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (HK$1,288) | HK$2,108 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (HK$38) | HK$91 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (HK$106) | HK$84 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (HK$640) | HK$680 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (HK$303) | HK$385 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (HK$867) | HK$666 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (HK$1,049) | HK$1,283 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 24% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,825 (HK$244,941) | HK$392,784 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (HK$14) | HK$23 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (HK$472) | HK$529 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (HK$68) | HK$57 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (HK$64) | HK$110 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (HK$333) | HK$407 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (HK$25) | HK$83 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (HK$34) | HK$44 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (HK$12) | HK$51 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (HK$11) | HK$29 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €33 (HK$279) | HK$322 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Luxembourg | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (HK$282) | HK$406 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (HK$204) | HK$207 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (HK$646) | HK$1,780 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (HK$721) | HK$925 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (HK$59) | HK$168 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (HK$31) | HK$52 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (HK$43) | HK$59 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (HK$1,275) | HK$3,953 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (HK$0.74) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (HK$405) | HK$992 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.81 (HK$49) | HK$62 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 539 prices entered by 135 different people.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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