Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Luxembourg | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (10,011 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (5,330 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (2,749 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (640 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6 (3,004 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (1,849 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (4,811 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (1,364 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (860 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (763 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,967 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (973 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.83 (1,402 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Luxembourg | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,569 (1,273,944 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,140 (1,061,056 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (148,748 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,556 (771,454 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,288 (638,707 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 80,318 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (25,741 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (234,819 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (75,182 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (2,232 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (6,188 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Luxembourg | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (37,363 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (17,764 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (50,592 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (61,205 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Luxembourg | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,472 (14,612,911 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (806 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (32,643 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Luxembourg | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (2,975 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 678% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,720 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (19,403 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (1,483 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (2,006 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (719 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (818 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (657 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €33 (16,306 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 864% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Luxembourg | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (26,313 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (11,901 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (37,683 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (42,361 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (5,950 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (1,791 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.20 (2,576 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 415% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (74,374 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (44 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (23,647 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (2,768 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 434% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 521 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria
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