Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 | €17 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 | €11 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 | €5.51 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 | €1.49 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 | €4.29 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 | €3.61 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 | €7 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 | €2.45 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 | €1.61 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 | €1.62 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.54 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 | €1.43 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 88% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 | €1,450 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 | €911 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 | €155 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,773 | €1,013 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,645 | €724 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 | €143 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 | €26 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 | €295 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €140 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 | €8 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 | €10 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €84 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 | €45 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €123 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 42% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €73,160 | €28,261 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.77 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €35 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €9 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €15 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 | €106 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 | €5.64 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €3.89 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 | €3.54 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €2.04 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 | €1.73 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 | €18 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 | €41 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €17 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 | €73 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €62 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.50 | €2.56 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €5.15 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 | €677 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 | €51 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.84 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,233 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 36% more expensive than in Italy
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