Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to United States
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 ($23) | $21 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 ($7) | $5.89 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 ($1.72) | $1.10 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 ($4.45) | $5.49 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 ($4.14) | $4.88 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 ($2.91) | $4.27 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 ($3.35) | $2.29 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 ($1.83) | $3.53 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 ($2.19) | $2.95 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 ($1.45) | $3.04 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 ($2,918) | $3,083 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 ($2,497) | $2,368 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 ($404) | $228 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,773 ($1,970) | $2,212 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,645 ($1,828) | $1,614 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 ($288) | $166 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 ($50) | $61 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 ($222) | $248 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($89) | $158 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 ($5.00) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($22) | $35 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 ($77) | $57 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 ($53) | $51 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($111) | $107 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($129) | $140 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| 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 | €73,160 ($81,323) | $30,933 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.70) | $0.94 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($44) | $85 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 ($69) | $169 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 ($3.33) | $10 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 ($4.50) | $5.31 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 ($1.61) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.22) | $5.03 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 ($4.45) | $2.38 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 ($33) | $31 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 ($67) | $61 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($28) | $30 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 ($84) | $232 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($67) | $105 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($15) | $15 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.50 ($6) | $5.95 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 ($4.45) | $8 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 ($167) | $460 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 ($0.10) | $0.97 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 ($41) | $72 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,231 prices entered by 1,919 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 13% cheaper than in United States
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