Cost of living in United States compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (€3.51) | €5.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.72) | €1.44 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (€2.40) | €4.21 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (€3.40) | €3.46 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.17) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.82) | €2.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.41) | €2.14 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.19 (€2.65) | €2.06 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.65) | €1.95 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (€1.76) | €1.79 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in United States is 18% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,178 (€1,808) | €2,240 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (€1,290) | €1,813 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€148) | €205 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,517 (€1,260) | €1,408 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (€927) | €1,148 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (€93) | €173 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (€43) | €42 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€225) | €585 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€104) | €176 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €17 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €79 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€35) | €41 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €100 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€90) | €192 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 9% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,677 (€19,657) | €21,399 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.54) | €1.24 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (€61) | €42 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 28% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.80) | €10 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €3.36 | + 295% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€92) | €46 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.37) | €4.55 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (€2.85) | €3.18 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (€4.03) | €3.44 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€3.00) | €2.55 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (€1.49) | €1.73 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €21 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 31% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€39) | €36 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €16 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (€167) | €250 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€65) | €53 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (€4.18) | €3.90 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (€4.74) | €3.79 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (€356) | €519 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (€0.21) | €0.89 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€40) | €33 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 15% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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