Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (¥3,431) | ¥1,035 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 (¥2,228) | ¥840 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 (¥975) | ¥618 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (¥253) | ¥237 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (¥653) | ¥335 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (¥608) | ¥439 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (¥1,876) | ¥1,195 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (¥427) | ¥822 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (¥492) | ¥509 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (¥268) | ¥303 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,305) | ¥1,267 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (¥322) | ¥276 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (¥212) | ¥293 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 (¥428,305) | ¥365,082 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 (¥366,544) | ¥201,500 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 (¥59,318) | ¥19,132 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,773 (¥289,248) | ¥145,654 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,645 (¥268,398) | ¥102,459 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 (¥42,321) | ¥8,349 | + 407% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (¥7,410) | ¥4,448 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (¥32,637) | ¥74,559 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥13,055) | ¥25,414 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (¥735) | ¥1,338 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (¥3,205) | ¥2,815 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (¥11,334) | ¥9,315 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (¥7,809) | ¥5,103 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥16,318) | ¥9,892 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥18,885) | ¥12,189 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €73,160 (¥11,938,566) | ¥3,060,780 | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (¥250) | ¥169 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (¥6,527) | ¥8,198 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥979) | ¥2,133 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,224) | ¥2,551 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (¥10,093) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (¥488) | ¥1,337 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (¥660) | ¥930 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (¥237) | ¥622 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥224 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥653) | ¥188 | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (¥4,914) | ¥4,604 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥9,791) | ¥4,908 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (¥4,076) | ¥3,881 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (¥12,402) | ¥7,212 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (¥9,791) | ¥8,269 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥2,130) | ¥1,244 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.50 (¥898) | ¥547 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (¥653) | ¥674 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (¥24,478) | ¥51,659 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥15) | ¥52 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥6,045) | ¥9,530 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,254) | ¥613 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 495 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 41% more expensive than in Japan
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