- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Luxembourg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 30% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (€4.90) | €14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (€8) | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (€3.27) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (€1.08) | €1.55 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (€2.16) | €4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (€4.25) | €3.22 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (€4.08) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (€3.27) | €2.57 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (€1.63) | €1.45 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (€2.06) | €1.51 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (€2.45) | €2.09 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (€0.69) | €1.46 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 40% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (€817) | €1,967 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (€425) | €1,751 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (€196) | €220 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,350 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,078 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €150 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €42 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (€490) | €417 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €117 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (€2.45) | €15 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 76% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €120 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (€98) | €41 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €182 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 6% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €21,456 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (€0.84) | €1.15 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 40% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (€12) | €50 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (€1.96) | €3.00 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (€1.31) | €2.50 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (€4.90) | €29 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 34% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (€20) | €52 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €78 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (€49) | €91 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (€4.90) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (€2.94) | €3.48 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (€2.97) | €5.06 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €503 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €64 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.37 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 26% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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