Cost of living in United States compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 29% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€16) | €17 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.06 (€4.83) | €3.77 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (€0.94) | €1.20 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (€3.18) | €3.01 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (€4.24) | €1.23 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (€3.74) | €2.43 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (€1.85) | €1.65 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (€3.14) | €2.03 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €10 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (€2.15) | €1.47 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (€2.35) | €1.02 | + 131% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in United States is 12% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,514 (€2,401) | €2,733 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,958 (€1,870) | €2,281 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (€194) | €162 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,778 (€1,698) | €1,495 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,342 (€1,282) | €1,203 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (€133) | €617 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (€54) | €50 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (€287) | €576 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (€129) | €148 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€12) | €4.50 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (€25) | €11 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€49) | €86 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€44) | €34 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€88) | €98 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (€115) | €137 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 38% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,409 (€24,269) | €21,635 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (€1.01) | €1.18 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (€73) | €44 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 130% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€18) | €8 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (€119) | €16 | + 644% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€7) | €2.99 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.17 (€3.98) | €2.53 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (€5.25) | €1.45 | + 262% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (€3.99) | €1.44 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (€1.96) | €1.32 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€24) | €28 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 36% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€47) | €17 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€25) | €23 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 (€183) | €76 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€79) | €70 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (€4.96) | €3.39 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.99) | €4.89 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $499 (€477) | €150 | + 218% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€50) | €46 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 13% more expensive than in Luxembourg
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