Cost of living in United States compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 25% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €17 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (€3.65) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.75) | €1.40 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (€2.55) | €4.65 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.42) | €2.75 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.38) | €5.09 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (€2.79) | €2.75 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (€1.40) | €1.74 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.19 (€2.73) | €1.97 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.68) | €2.75 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (€1.70) | €2.27 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in United States is 16% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,253 (€1,924) | €2,290 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,567 (€1,338) | €1,750 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€152) | €197 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,555 (€1,328) | €1,413 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,129 (€964) | €1,171 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (€93) | €137 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (€40) | €40 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (€242) | €774 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (€104) | €351 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€19) | €19 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€41) | €75 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€38) | €30 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€75) | €98 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€93) | €212 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 45% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,345 (€19,944) | €22,110 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.60) | €1.18 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€67) | €26 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 23% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €6 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€93) | €46 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.78) | €3.00 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (€2.98) | €4.06 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (€4.33) | €3.50 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (€3.12) | €2.64 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.56) | €3.50 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €32 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 8% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €52 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $227 (€194) | €155 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €83 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €14 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (€4.25) | €4.04 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (€5.03) | €5.01 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $399 (€341) | €439 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (€0.27) | €0.28 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €40 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 7% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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