Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €16 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 | €11 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €5.40 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 | €1.45 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 | €3.81 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 | €3.14 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 | €7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 | €2.28 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 | €1.77 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 | €1.39 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.64 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 | €1.61 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 72% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 | €1,551 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 | €1,048 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 | €194 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,752 | €1,104 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,442 | €759 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 | €146 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 | €34 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 | €304 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 | €116 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 | €10 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €82 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 | €38 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €97 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €120 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €73,160 | €28,500 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 | €1.82 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €38 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €9 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €12 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 | €101 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 | €7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €3.82 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 | €3.34 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €2.80 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 | €2.21 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 | €20 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Luxembourg | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 | €40 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €18 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 | €91 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 | €80 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 | €1.96 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 | €5.29 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 | €1,398 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.46 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 | €54 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.99 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,597 prices entered by 269 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 26% more expensive than in Italy
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