Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (¥3,209) | ¥998 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (¥1,687) | ¥723 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (¥870) | ¥544 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (¥211) | ¥204 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 (¥689) | ¥323 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (¥590) | ¥616 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (¥1,818) | ¥934 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (¥414) | ¥850 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (¥477) | ¥535 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (¥260) | ¥288 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,265) | ¥1,240 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (¥312) | ¥240 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (¥381) | ¥202 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,669 (¥422,091) | ¥279,056 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,196 (¥347,201) | ¥163,427 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (¥41,887) | ¥23,363 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,662 (¥262,893) | ¥150,519 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,331 (¥210,448) | ¥81,210 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €165 (¥26,040) | ¥36,753 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (¥7,597) | ¥4,386 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (¥74,892) | ¥49,710 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (¥23,978) | ¥17,687 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (¥712) | ¥1,118 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (¥2,901) | ¥1,483 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (¥10,983) | ¥6,145 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥5,443) | ¥5,263 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (¥15,639) | ¥9,604 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥18,301) | ¥13,529 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,238 (¥4,781,656) | ¥2,697,750 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (¥254) | ¥170 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (¥9,330) | ¥9,950 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥949) | ¥2,154 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,187) | ¥2,551 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥7,983) | ¥5,499 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (¥473) | ¥1,340 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (¥640) | ¥842 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (¥229) | ¥750 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (¥249) | ¥225 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (¥209) | ¥233 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (¥6,327) | ¥3,812 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Luxembourg | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥9,491) | ¥4,064 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,828) | ¥3,590 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (¥12,018) | ¥4,524 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (¥12,893) | ¥6,047 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥2,064) | ¥896 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (¥579) | ¥487 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (¥941) | ¥585 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (¥23,720) | ¥98,506 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥14) | ¥52 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (¥6,624) | ¥9,275 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.55 (¥878) | ¥587 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 31% more expensive than in Japan
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