Prices and Cost of Living in Luxembourg

Food and beverage prices in Luxembourg

Popular food products found on store shelves in Luxembourg include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 2.19 EUR (2.28 USD) for a kilo of onions to 19.28 EUR (20.11 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 2.27 EUR (2.37 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.87 EUR (2.99 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 1.64 EUR (1.71 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 2.63 EUR (2.74 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 0.54 EUR (0.56 USD). Dairy prices in Luxembourg, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 1.28 EUR (1.34 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 16.6 EUR (17.31 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 12.11 EUR (12.63 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 3.71 EUR (3.87 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 3.79 EUR (3.95 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Luxembourg vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 3.55 EUR (3.7 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 2.8 EUR (2.92 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 10 EUR (10.43 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 72.2 EUR (75.3 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 18 EUR (18.77 USD).

Fuel prices in Luxembourg

Average fuel prices in Luxembourg are 1.53 EUR (1.6 USD) per liter of gasoline and 1.5 EUR (1.57 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 0.81 EUR (0.84 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Luxembourg?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Luxembourg varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1302 EUR (1358 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 1552 EUR (1619 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 10917 EUR (11387 USD) per square meter.