- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 ($6) | $4.53 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 ($1.55) | $0.89 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.34 ($4.92) | $3.17 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 ($3.03) | $4.01 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 ($2.70) | $3.33 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($1.51) | $1.60 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 ($1.51) | $3.44 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.47 ($2.80) | $1.91 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 ($2.09) | $2.13 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,899 ($2,151) | $2,042 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,656 ($1,876) | $1,580 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 ($257) | $177 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,312 ($1,486) | $1,584 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,116 ($1,264) | $1,130 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 ($159) | $121 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 ($45) | $48 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €351 ($398) | $334 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 ($131) | $119 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($17) | $22 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 ($125) | $47 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 ($41) | $45 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($99) | $85 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 ($160) | $115 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,710 ($21,198) | $22,356 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 ($1.39) | $0.77 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($37) | $85 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 ($5.67) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($53) | $111 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 ($3.40) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 ($3.76) | $3.51 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 ($5.37) | $5.11 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.74 ($3.11) | $3.47 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 ($2.85) | $1.85 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($32) | $21 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 ($56) | $45 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($23) | $25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($57) | $173 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 ($97) | $79 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.92 ($5.57) | $4.86 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 ($5.80) | $5.88 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 ($599) | $424 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.28) | $0.34 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($67) | $54 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 ($5.95) | $8 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 4% cheaper than in United States
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