- Cost of Living
- United States
- Luxembourg
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 5% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €16 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (€4.02) | €4.95 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.79) | €1.32 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (€2.80) | €3.66 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.55) | €2.67 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.54) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (€2.92) | €2.38 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (€1.40) | €1.33 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (€2.97) | €1.34 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €10 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.69) | €2.07 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (€1.87) | €1.99 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in United States is 4% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (€1,788) | €1,900 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (€1,381) | €1,678 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €232 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (€1,383) | €1,304 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,121 (€986) | €1,105 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (€108) | €140 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €36 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (€294) | €350 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€104) | €133 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €15 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €113 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €83 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€101) | €141 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 66% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,282 (€19,592) | €18,323 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.22 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €27 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 33% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.00 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€17) | €10 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €44 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.98) | €3.00 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.08) | €3.75 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.47) | €4.74 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.04) | €2.74 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.63) | €2.51 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €25 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 5% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €49 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €19 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€152) | €50 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €91 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (€4.28) | €4.71 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (€5.17) | €4.85 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (€375) | €528 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.25 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €52 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.25 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,255 prices entered by 13,703 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 6% more expensive than in Luxembourg
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