Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to New Zealand
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Luxembourg is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Luxembourg | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (NZ$35) | NZ$25 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (NZ$20) | NZ$16 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$9 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$2.55 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (NZ$21) | NZ$8 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (NZ$4.70) | NZ$4.66 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (NZ$5.41) | NZ$4.09 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (NZ$2.95) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$18 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (NZ$3.54) | NZ$4.22 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 20% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Luxembourg | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 (NZ$4,704) | NZ$4,173 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 (NZ$4,026) | NZ$3,362 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €261 (NZ$467) | NZ$221 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,791 (NZ$3,211) | NZ$2,493 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,442 (NZ$2,585) | NZ$2,175 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €264 (NZ$473) | NZ$176 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (NZ$77) | NZ$86 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (NZ$849) | NZ$625 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (NZ$272) | NZ$198 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (NZ$8) | NZ$21 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (NZ$34) | NZ$35 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Luxembourg | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (NZ$124) | NZ$134 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (NZ$62) | NZ$94 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (NZ$177) | NZ$198 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (NZ$207) | NZ$216 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Luxembourg | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,446 (NZ$54,570) | NZ$46,377 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (NZ$2.79) | NZ$2.82 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (NZ$72) | NZ$188 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 30% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Luxembourg | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (NZ$11) | NZ$14 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$5.00 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (NZ$104) | NZ$57 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (NZ$5.36) | NZ$7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.91 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (NZ$2.60) | NZ$8 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$3.38 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.59 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (NZ$72) | NZ$39 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Luxembourg | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 (NZ$123) | NZ$79 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (NZ$44) | NZ$42 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (NZ$136) | NZ$236 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (NZ$146) | NZ$135 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (NZ$23) | NZ$21 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.87 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (NZ$269) | NZ$1,304 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (NZ$0.16) | NZ$0.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (NZ$71) | NZ$67 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$40 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 823 prices entered by 118 different people.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 9% cheaper than in New Zealand
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