Cost of living in Luxembourg is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Luxembourg is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 25 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (CHF 5.10) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 1.84 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 4.06 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 3.30 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 2.49 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.05 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.82 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 20% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 (CHF 2,455) | CHF 3,773 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,155 (CHF 2,016) | CHF 2,282 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (CHF 229) | CHF 177 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,766 (CHF 1,651) | CHF 2,376 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,503 (CHF 1,406) | CHF 1,457 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €258 (CHF 241) | CHF 104 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (CHF 37) | CHF 34 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €485 (CHF 454) | CHF 327 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (CHF 151) | CHF 76 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 24% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (CHF 65) | CHF 104 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (CHF 39) | CHF 50 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (CHF 94) | CHF 89 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 108) | CHF 132 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,193 (CHF 27,304) | CHF 26,830 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.75 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 91 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (CHF 24) | CHF 54 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 21 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (CHF 48) | CHF 115 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.84 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 5.38 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 4.24 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.67 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.69 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 3.55 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (CHF 33) | CHF 54 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (CHF 47) | CHF 57 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (CHF 23) | CHF 32 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (CHF 67) | CHF 185 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (CHF 64) | CHF 93 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.53 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 5.70 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.51 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 8 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (CHF 478) | CHF 541 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.49 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (CHF 40) | CHF 60 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 448 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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