Luxembourg City vs London Cost of Living
Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) · Overall index 77.8 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 7% more expensive than Luxembourg City.
- Rent in London is 20% more expensive than in Luxembourg City.
- Groceries in London is 5% more expensive than in Luxembourg City.
| Item | Luxembourg City | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +20% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,438 | $2,992 | +23% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,739 | $2,223 | +28% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,674 | $6,498 | +15% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,489 | $4,097 | +17% |
| Groceries | +5% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.1 | $1.21 | +10% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.53 | $4.07 | +15% |
| Rice (1kg) | $5.21 | $4.67 | -10% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.22 | $4.37 | +4% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $13.8 | $14.3 | +4% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $12.5 | $11 | -12% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.5 | $17.4 | +12% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.34 | $5.26 | -1% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $2.15 | $1.98 | -8% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.13 | $4.45 | +8% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.58 | $5.8 | +27% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.72 | $2.72 | 0% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.88 | $2.83 | -2% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.56 | $2.51 | -2% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.18 | $2.52 | +16% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.6 | $15.9 | +26% |
| Transport | +4% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.2 | $2.53 | +15% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $112 | $113 | +1% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.16 | $3.64 | +15% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.88 | $1.7 | -10% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.76 | $0.78 | +3% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $22,033 | $22,721 | +3% |
| Dining out | -2% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $21.7 | $21.7 | 0% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $100 | $106 | +6% |
| Fast food combo meal | $11.8 | $9.63 | -18% |
| Cappuccino | $5.1 | $4.39 | -14% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.1 | $2.43 | +16% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $6.59 | $7.39 | +12% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.26 | $7.95 | +10% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.08 | $1.76 | -15% |
| Telecom | +1% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $55.4 | $51.7 | -7% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $67.9 | $63.5 | -6% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.33 | +18% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.9 | $14.4 | +4% |
| Utilities & household | +4% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $163 | $155 | -5% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.22 | $0.22 | 0% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.62 | $4.47 | -3% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.31 | $1.5 | +15% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $21.1 | $20.8 | -1% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $67.6 | $85.7 | +27% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $13.6 | $16 | +18% |
| Men's haircut | $29.1 | $27 | -7% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $21.9 | $24 | +10% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,896 | $1,856 | -2% |
2,889 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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