- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 0% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (HK$137) | HK$91 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (HK$79) | HK$38 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (HK$49) | HK$49 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (HK$38) | HK$35 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (HK$23) | HK$25 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (HK$69) | HK$99 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (HK$19) | HK$29 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (HK$85) | HK$162 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.47 (HK$22) | HK$15 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,969 (HK$17,622) | HK$42,840 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,718 (HK$15,371) | HK$29,225 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (HK$2,001) | HK$1,242 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,338 (HK$11,974) | HK$27,254 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,123 (HK$10,052) | HK$18,334 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (HK$1,254) | HK$713 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 (HK$357) | HK$190 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €351 (HK$3,144) | HK$4,281 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (HK$1,036) | HK$951 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (HK$56) | HK$86 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (HK$153) | HK$71 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 14% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (HK$987) | HK$609 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (HK$327) | HK$341 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (HK$779) | HK$670 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (HK$1,260) | HK$1,195 | + 5% | |
| 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 | €18,710 (HK$167,443) | HK$201,343 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (HK$289) | HK$535 | - 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$45) | HK$61 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$89) | HK$87 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (HK$444) | HK$364 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (HK$27) | HK$63 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (HK$30) | HK$43 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (HK$42) | HK$49 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.83 (HK$25) | HK$15 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (HK$22) | HK$25 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (HK$262) | HK$263 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (HK$441) | HK$441 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (HK$186) | HK$202 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (HK$447) | HK$1,227 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (HK$782) | HK$899 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (HK$112) | HK$123 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (HK$41) | HK$45 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (HK$46) | HK$64 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (HK$4,728) | HK$3,854 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (HK$2.24) | HK$1.13 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (HK$527) | HK$889 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (HK$47) | HK$59 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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