Cost of living in United States compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 42% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (€18) | €17 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.32 (€5.55) | €5.01 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (€1.09) | €1.20 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.70 (€3.86) | €3.01 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.52 (€4.71) | €1.23 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (€3.96) | €2.43 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (€1.95) | €1.65 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (€3.51) | €2.03 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€16) | €10 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (€2.55) | €1.47 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (€2.52) | €1.02 | + 148% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in United States is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,459 (€2,563) | €2,509 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,848 (€1,926) | €2,281 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (€209) | €162 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,771 (€1,846) | €1,495 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,307 (€1,362) | €1,203 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (€141) | €617 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (€57) | €53 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (€316) | €474 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (€135) | €152 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€13) | €4.50 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (€30) | €10 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€54) | €86 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€51) | €34 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€102) | €98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€123) | €137 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 30% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,850 (€27,982) | €21,635 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (€1.22) | €1.59 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€78) | €53 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 150% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€19) | €8 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (€132) | €16 | + 726% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €2.99 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.52 (€4.71) | €2.53 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (€5.59) | €1.45 | + 286% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (€4.46) | €1.44 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€2.23) | €1.32 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (€27) | €28 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 59% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| United States | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€54) | €17 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€28) | €24 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (€202) | €76 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (€93) | €70 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€14) | €7 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (€5.76) | €3.39 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€7) | €4.89 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $492 (€513) | €150 | + 242% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.20) | €0.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (€57) | €46 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €6 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 23% more expensive than in Luxembourg
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