Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 30% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €18 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €10 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €3.77 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 | €1.03 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 | €2.97 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 | €2.09 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 | €7 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 | €2.07 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 | €1.47 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 | €1.15 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.07 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 | €1.04 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 96% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 | €1,430 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 | €984 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €261 | €110 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,791 | €916 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,442 | €672 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €264 | €74 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 | €26 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 | €318 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 | €98 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 | €7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €12 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €78 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €89 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 48% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €57,349 | €26,555 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 | €1.57 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €28 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 15% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €59 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 | €3.97 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €2.78 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 | €2.86 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €1.84 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 | €2.19 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 | €17 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 9% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 | €34 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €16 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 | €52 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 | €48 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 | €2.86 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 | €4.51 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 | €504 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.26 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €49 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.31 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,999 prices entered by 981 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 49% more expensive than in Spain
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