Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to United States
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $17 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 ($3.95) | $5.06 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 ($1.25) | $0.99 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 ($3.16) | $3.35 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.23 ($1.28) | $4.43 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 ($2.54) | $3.91 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 ($1.73) | $1.94 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 ($2.13) | $3.28 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 ($1.54) | $2.26 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 ($1.07) | $2.46 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,733 ($2,861) | $2,515 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,281 ($2,388) | $1,957 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 ($170) | $204 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,495 ($1,565) | $1,778 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,203 ($1,260) | $1,342 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €617 ($645) | $139 | + 363% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 ($52) | $56 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €576 ($603) | $297 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 ($155) | $135 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 ($4.71) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $26 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($90) | $51 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($35) | $46 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($103) | $92 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 ($143) | $120 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,635 ($22,651) | $25,474 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 ($1.23) | $1.06 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 ($46) | $77 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 ($17) | $125 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 ($3.13) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.53 ($2.65) | $4.17 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 ($1.52) | $5.50 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 ($1.51) | $4.18 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 ($1.39) | $2.05 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($30) | $25 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Luxembourg | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 ($17) | $49 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($24) | $27 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 ($80) | $196 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($74) | $83 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 ($3.55) | $5.19 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 ($5.11) | $6 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 ($157) | $499 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 ($0.25) | $0.17 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($48) | $53 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 12% cheaper than in United States
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