- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 4% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (HK$143) | HK$90 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (HK$76) | HK$37 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (HK$44) | HK$46 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (HK$12) | HK$26 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (HK$32) | HK$32 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (HK$28) | HK$23 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$62) | HK$88 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (HK$21) | HK$34 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (HK$12) | HK$26 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (HK$87) | HK$150 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.92 (HK$17) | HK$18 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,891 (HK$16,697) | HK$42,537 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,625 (HK$14,346) | HK$29,798 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €240 (HK$2,119) | HK$1,272 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (HK$11,521) | HK$26,010 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (HK$9,625) | HK$17,671 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (HK$1,238) | HK$674 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (HK$294) | HK$200 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (HK$3,090) | HK$4,596 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (HK$1,177) | HK$1,128 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (HK$55) | HK$75 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (HK$132) | HK$70 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €113 (HK$993) | HK$588 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (HK$330) | HK$356 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (HK$729) | HK$625 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (HK$1,243) | HK$1,173 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,995 (HK$176,528) | HK$204,266 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (HK$11) | HK$15 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (HK$285) | HK$529 | - 46% | |
| 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$44) | HK$59 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$88) | HK$87 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (HK$388) | HK$343 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (HK$26) | HK$50 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (HK$33) | HK$43 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (HK$42) | HK$49 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.74 (HK$24) | HK$13 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (HK$22) | HK$25 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (HK$220) | HK$277 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (HK$434) | HK$381 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (HK$168) | HK$196 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (HK$441) | HK$807 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (HK$806) | HK$861 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (HK$112) | HK$118 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.71 (HK$42) | HK$44 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (HK$45) | HK$64 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (HK$4,664) | HK$3,242 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (HK$2.21) | HK$1.33 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (HK$458) | HK$901 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (HK$47) | HK$58 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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