- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Luxembourg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 25% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (€5.15) | €16 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (€3.43) | €4.95 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (€1.13) | €1.35 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (€2.27) | €3.66 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (€4.46) | €3.18 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (€4.29) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (€3.43) | €2.38 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (€1.72) | €1.33 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (€2.16) | €1.34 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (€9) | €10 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (€2.58) | €1.85 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (€0.72) | €1.92 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 37% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (€859) | €1,891 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (€446) | €1,625 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (€206) | €240 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,305 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,090 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €140 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €33 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (€515) | €350 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €6 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (€2.58) | €15 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 94% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €113 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (€103) | €37 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €83 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €141 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 6% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €19,995 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (€0.88) | €1.20 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €32 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 34% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (€13) | €44 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.74 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (€2.06) | €2.74 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (€1.37) | €2.51 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (€5.15) | €25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 31% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (€21) | €49 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (€52) | €91 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (€5.15) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (€3.09) | €4.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (€3.12) | €5.14 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €528 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €52 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (€7) | €5.33 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 22% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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