Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 197% | |||
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Food in Luxembourg is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
Luxembourg | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨1,892) | ₨409 | + 363% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 (₨1,326) | ₨351 | + 278% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (₨680) | ₨175 | + 288% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (₨142) | ₨62 | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (₨388) | ₨102 | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (₨362) | ₨44 | + 722% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (₨1,116) | ₨267 | + 319% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (₨254) | ₨195 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (₨293) | ₨40 | + 631% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (₨160) | ₨174 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨777) | ₨971 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (₨192) | ₨94 | + 105% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (₨126) | ₨43 | + 190% | |
Housing | + 404% | |||
Housing in Luxembourg is 404% more expensive than in India | ||||
Luxembourg | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 (₨254,867) | ₨47,980 | + 431% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 (₨218,115) | ₨29,589 | + 637% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 (₨35,297) | ₨5,089 | + 594% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,706 (₨165,645) | ₨30,889 | + 436% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,442 (₨140,058) | ₨19,044 | + 635% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 (₨25,184) | ₨5,850 | + 330% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (₨4,716) | ₨772 | + 511% | |
40” flat screen tv | €474 (₨45,988) | ₨26,892 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (₨14,724) | ₨11,431 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (₨437) | ₨540 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (₨1,907) | ₨1,003 | + 90% | |
Clothes | + 124% | |||
Clothes in Luxembourg is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
Luxembourg | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (₨6,744) | ₨2,514 | + 168% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (₨4,647) | ₨2,598 | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨9,710) | ₨4,025 | + 141% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₨11,238) | ₨2,906 | + 287% | |
Transportation | + 148% | |||
Transportation in Luxembourg is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
Luxembourg | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €73,160 (₨7,104,156) | ₨1,814,710 | + 291% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₨149) | ₨104 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,884) | ₨1,554 | + 150% | |
Personal Care | + 138% | |||
Personal Care in Luxembourg is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
Luxembourg | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨583) | ₨94 | + 520% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨729) | ₨262 | + 178% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (₨6,006) | ₨1,182 | + 408% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (₨290) | ₨391 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (₨393) | ₨229 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (₨141) | ₨269 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (₨194) | ₨195 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (₨388) | ₨99 | + 293% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (₨2,924) | ₨322 | + 807% | |
Entertainment | + 137% | |||
Entertainment in Luxembourg is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
Luxembourg | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 (₨6,641) | ₨1,417 | + 369% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₨2,380) | ₨619 | + 285% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (₨7,380) | ₨1,545 | + 378% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (₨7,899) | ₨2,204 | + 258% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,268) | ₨843 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (₨355) | ₨236 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (₨578) | ₨198 | + 192% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (₨14,566) | ₨42,549 | - 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨9) | ₨5.62 | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨3,597) | ₨1,807 | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨746) | ₨279 | + 168% | |
TOTAL | + 219% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 219% more expensive than in India
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