Cost of living in United States compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €19 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (€5.40) | €5.50 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (€1.01) | €1.19 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.62 (€4.28) | €3.01 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (€4.27) | €3.51 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (€3.93) | €2.52 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (€2.04) | €1.49 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.50 (€3.24) | €1.91 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €8 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (€2.37) | €1.47 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (€2.64) | €2.84 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in United States is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,833 (€2,625) | €2,562 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,104 (€1,950) | €2,204 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (€199) | €300 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,021 (€1,873) | €1,599 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (€1,355) | €1,297 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (€137) | €617 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€55) | €52 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (€271) | €474 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (€114) | €152 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €4.50 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€30) | €12 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€49) | €75 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (€44) | €36 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€87) | €102 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (€113) | €123 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 8% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,034 (€25,053) | €28,825 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.05) | €1.61 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€73) | €56 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 88% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€21) | €8 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (€126) | €39 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €2.99 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.61 (€4.27) | €4.04 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (€5.38) | €1.45 | + 271% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.67 (€4.33) | €1.44 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.99) | €1.32 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €33 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 41% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€49) | €33 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (€180) | €76 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (€85) | €85 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.55 (€5.14) | €3.61 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €5.02 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (€486) | €150 | + 224% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.18) | €0.09 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (€53) | €48 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €5.81 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 12% more expensive than in Luxembourg
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