Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (¥3,132) | ¥1,023 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (¥1,670) | ¥714 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.60 (¥842) | ¥519 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 (¥215) | ¥198 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.86 (¥882) | ¥315 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (¥561) | ¥629 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (¥1,459) | ¥962 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (¥414) | ¥902 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (¥454) | ¥574 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (¥229) | ¥285 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,203) | ¥1,252 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (¥295) | ¥179 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.83 (¥425) | ¥206 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,569 (¥386,404) | ¥306,878 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,171 (¥326,424) | ¥171,772 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (¥45,117) | ¥28,417 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,605 (¥241,307) | ¥157,603 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,300 (¥195,536) | ¥82,713 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €150 (¥22,559) | ¥24,082 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (¥7,808) | ¥4,709 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (¥71,224) | ¥47,482 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (¥22,804) | ¥32,093 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (¥677) | ¥1,313 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (¥2,639) | ¥1,878 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥11,333) | ¥6,136 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥5,388) | ¥5,199 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (¥15,345) | ¥8,989 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (¥19,611) | ¥13,588 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,790 (¥4,480,116) | ¥2,700,660 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (¥239) | ¥165 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (¥9,902) | ¥10,143 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥902) | ¥2,497 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,128) | ¥1,967 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (¥5,885) | ¥5,380 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (¥450) | ¥650 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (¥608) | ¥938 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (¥218) | ¥702 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (¥248) | ¥216 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (¥199) | ¥216 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €41 (¥6,201) | ¥4,060 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (¥8,492) | ¥4,579 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,645) | ¥3,600 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (¥11,430) | ¥4,000 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (¥12,793) | ¥5,999 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥2,056) | ¥954 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (¥571) | ¥472 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (¥771) | ¥583 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (¥22,559) | ¥67,950 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥13) | ¥52 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (¥7,172) | ¥9,405 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (¥840) | ¥592 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 972 prices entered by 173 different people.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 27% more expensive than in Japan
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