Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($18) | $15 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.24 ($6) | $4.26 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 ($1.63) | $0.88 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 ($5.06) | $2.87 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 ($4.15) | $4.19 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.98 ($3.58) | $3.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.14 ($2.57) | $1.76 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.06 ($2.47) | $3.10 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 ($2.35) | $1.99 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 ($2.14) | $2.18 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,240 ($2,690) | $2,194 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,813 ($2,177) | $1,580 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €205 ($247) | $180 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,408 ($1,691) | $1,545 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,148 ($1,379) | $1,143 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €173 ($207) | $113 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 ($50) | $52 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €585 ($703) | $271 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 ($211) | $126 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 ($15) | $11 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($21) | $22 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($95) | $47 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 ($49) | $42 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($120) | $86 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €192 ($230) | $107 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,399 ($25,697) | $23,507 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 ($1.49) | $0.66 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 ($51) | $74 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($12) | $7 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.36 ($4.03) | $16 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 ($55) | $111 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 ($5.46) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 ($3.82) | $3.45 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 ($4.14) | $4.84 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.55 ($3.06) | $3.68 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 ($2.08) | $1.82 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($25) | $22 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 44% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($43) | $46 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $25 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €250 ($300) | $197 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($64) | $78 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €22 ($27) | $12 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 ($4.68) | $4.93 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 ($4.55) | $5.65 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 ($623) | $425 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 ($1.07) | $0.25 | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($40) | $49 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $8 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 16% more expensive than in United States
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