Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (CHF 21) | CHF 27 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 1.76 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 4.33 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 11 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 4.07 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 2.50 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.01 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.75 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.68 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,586 (CHF 2,498) | CHF 3,114 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,069 (CHF 1,998) | CHF 2,293 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (CHF 256) | CHF 231 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,695 (CHF 1,638) | CHF 1,883 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,327 (CHF 1,281) | CHF 1,260 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €165 (CHF 159) | CHF 125 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (CHF 44) | CHF 53 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (CHF 457) | CHF 472 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (CHF 146) | CHF 110 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 20 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 31 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CHF 83) | CHF 108 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 35) | CHF 46 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (CHF 107) | CHF 122 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (CHF 126) | CHF 160 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,790 (CHF 28,775) | CHF 33,822 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.86 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (CHF 57) | CHF 77 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (CHF 49) | CHF 176 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 5.94 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 4.44 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 5.24 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 3.09 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 3.57 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (CHF 39) | CHF 53 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Luxembourg | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (CHF 58) | CHF 83 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (CHF 24) | CHF 36 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (CHF 73) | CHF 125 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (CHF 83) | CHF 114 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 19 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.99 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (CHF 145) | CHF 702 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.33 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (CHF 46) | CHF 89 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.65 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,081 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland
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