Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Australia
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Luxembourg | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$32) | AU$23 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (AU$2.41) | AU$2.05 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (AU$19) | AU$10 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (AU$4.32) | AU$5.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (AU$4.97) | AU$3.61 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (AU$2.71) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (AU$3.25) | AU$3.81 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.30 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Luxembourg | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 (AU$4,327) | AU$4,616 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 (AU$3,703) | AU$3,120 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €261 (AU$430) | AU$295 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,791 (AU$2,953) | AU$2,783 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,442 (AU$2,378) | AU$2,093 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €264 (AU$435) | AU$214 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (AU$70) | AU$75 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (AU$781) | AU$649 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (AU$250) | AU$301 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (AU$31) | AU$42 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Luxembourg | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (AU$114) | AU$125 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$57) | AU$93 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (AU$163) | AU$172 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (AU$191) | AU$193 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Luxembourg | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,446 (AU$50,190) | AU$39,565 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (AU$2.56) | AU$2.00 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (AU$66) | AU$163 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Luxembourg | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (AU$96) | AU$87 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (AU$4.93) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (AU$7) | AU$5.76 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (AU$2.39) | AU$10 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (AU$3.30) | AU$4.33 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$4.48 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (AU$66) | AU$37 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Luxembourg | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 (AU$113) | AU$72 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (AU$40) | AU$46 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (AU$125) | AU$321 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (AU$134) | AU$127 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (AU$6) | AU$5.20 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (AU$247) | AU$874 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.65 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$65) | AU$88 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$11) | AU$44 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 14% cheaper than in Australia
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