Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 | €17 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €9 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 | €3.90 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 | €1.03 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 | €3.06 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 | €2.22 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 | €7 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 | €1.96 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 | €1.32 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 | €1.06 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.03 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 | €0.99 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 98% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,586 | €1,293 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,069 | €870 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 | €122 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,695 | €819 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,327 | €602 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €165 | €82 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 | €27 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 | €346 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 | €101 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 | €8 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 | €11 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 21% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 | €75 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €31 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 | €82 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 | €90 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,790 | €26,488 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.63 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 | €30 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €7 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 | €62 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 | €3.97 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €2.66 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 | €3.36 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 | €2.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 | €2.00 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 | €17 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Luxembourg | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 | €33 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €16 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 | €61 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 | €49 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 | €2.65 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 | €4.67 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 | €525 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €48 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.65 | €5.21 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,229 prices entered by 1,145 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 53% more expensive than in Spain
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