Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (63 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (31 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.96 (22 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (4.78 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (9 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (26 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (5.20 ₪) | 4.84 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (5.36 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (35 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.48 (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (4.45 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 20% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,303 (8,549 ₪) | 7,730 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,114 (7,849 ₪) | 5,841 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (813 ₪) | 755 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,499 (5,564 ₪) | 4,967 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,201 (4,459 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €139 (517 ₪) | 476 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (155 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €444 (1,647 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (557 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (31 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (59 ₪) | 53 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (357 ₪) | 320 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (130 ₪) | 170 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (301 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (519 ₪) | 440 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,423 (68,382 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (4.55 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (134 ₪) | 221 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (24 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (172 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (11 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (18 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.50 (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (118 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (231 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (78 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (196 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €105 (390 ₪) | 273 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (44 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.85 (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (1,752 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (1.02 ₪) | 0.94 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (163 ₪) | 287 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (20 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 7% cheaper than in Israel
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