Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Luxembourg | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (£18) | £14 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£10) | £6 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (£4.85) | £3.35 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (£1.11) | £1.06 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (£3.17) | £3.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.87 (£3.36) | £1.90 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (£8) | £3.82 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (£2.39) | £1.96 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (£1.36) | £0.94 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (£1.33) | £1.70 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (£1.69) | £2.18 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.83 (£2.46) | £1.03 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 30% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Luxembourg | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,569 (£2,233) | £1,813 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,190 (£1,903) | £1,264 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (£261) | £216 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,568 (£1,363) | £1,047 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,288 (£1,120) | £757 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £121 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (£45) | £26 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (£412) | £301 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (£132) | £94 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (£3.91) | £6 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£11) | £14 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Luxembourg | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (£65) | £62 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £31 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£89) | £68 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (£107) | £68 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Luxembourg | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,472 (£25,617) | £25,499 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (£1.41) | £1.65 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (£57) | £78 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Luxembourg | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (£5.22) | £3.52 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (£34) | £81 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (£2.60) | £3.35 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (£3.52) | £1.71 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (£1.26) | £3.61 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (£1.43) | £2.29 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (£1.15) | £1.68 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €33 (£29) | £14 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Luxembourg | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (£46) | £37 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (£66) | £148 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (£74) | £60 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (£3.14) | £3.18 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.20 (£4.52) | £4.68 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (£130) | £433 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (£0.08) | £0.11 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (£41) | £33 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (£4.85) | £13 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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