Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to United States
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 ($22) | $19 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 ($5.99) | $5.95 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.37) | $1.09 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 ($3.91) | $4.92 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.87 ($4.15) | $4.81 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 ($10) | $7 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 ($2.95) | $4.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 ($1.68) | $2.55 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 ($1.64) | $3.06 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 ($2.08) | $2.74 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.83 ($3.03) | $3.08 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,569 ($2,757) | $3,012 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,190 ($2,350) | $2,224 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 ($322) | $219 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,568 ($1,682) | $1,967 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,288 ($1,382) | $1,475 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $147 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 ($56) | $64 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 ($508) | $284 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 ($163) | $132 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 ($4.83) | $13 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $30 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($81) | $54 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($109) | $93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 ($132) | $120 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,472 ($31,627) | $27,658 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 ($1.74) | $1.06 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 ($71) | $83 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 ($42) | $137 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 ($3.21) | $8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 ($4.34) | $4.91 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 ($1.56) | $6 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 ($1.77) | $4.81 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 ($1.42) | $2.19 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €33 ($35) | $27 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 ($57) | $55 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($26) | $28 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 ($82) | $196 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 ($92) | $88 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $14 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 ($3.88) | $5.21 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.20 ($5.58) | $6 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 ($161) | $578 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.10) | $0.20 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($51) | $59 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 ($5.99) | $10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 11% cheaper than in United States
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