Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 139% | |||
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Food in Luxembourg is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (7,392 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 256% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (4,520 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (2,534 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.67 (764 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.19 (1,922 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.71 (1,701 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 219% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (3,436 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.46 (1,584 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.74 (1,255 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.54 (1,165 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 165% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,672 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (973 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 218% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 (995 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 175% | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in Luxembourg is 226% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,288 (1,048,854 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,867 (855,767 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 405% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €214 (97,964 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,466 (671,909 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 436% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,136 (520,840 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (72,407 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 241% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (19,822 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | €585 (268,214 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 257% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €224 (102,700 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 228% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (5,574 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 335% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (7,623 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 662% | |
Clothes | + 157% | |||
Clothes in Luxembourg is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (42,885 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 545% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (17,956 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (50,568 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 199% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €214 (97,887 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 375% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Luxembourg is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,887 (10,492,761 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 (543 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 276% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (13,754 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 90% | |||
Personal Care in Luxembourg is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (4,585 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 175% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (917 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (21,881 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (2,292 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (1,719 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.30 (1,973 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.98 (1,368 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 287% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (1,274 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (12,224 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 423% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Luxembourg is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (23,782 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 307% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (8,265 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €155 (70,900 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 417% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €92 (41,986 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €25 (11,368 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 363% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.45 (2,040 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (2,189 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 328% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €680 (311,675 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (126 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 282% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (15,306 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (3,350 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 519% | |
TOTAL | + 135% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria
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