Travel budget and cost of living in Luxembourg how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: calculate your travel budget
Luxembourg: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Luxembourg for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 62 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 9.6 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1683* (1414 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 120 for 2 ppl.
- $ 48 per person
- $ 27 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 4157* (3486 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 146 for 2 ppl.
- $ 82 per person
- $ 59 per person
- $ 29 per person
Total budget:
$ 6772* (5670 €)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Luxembourg in 2022
Cost of living: Luxembourg VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Luxembourg in 2022 is 17% higher than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Luxembourg by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Luxembourg compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Luxembourg | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg City | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Luxembourg City |
| Ettelbruck | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Ettelbruck |
| Diekirch | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Diekirch |
| Esch-sur-Alzette | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Esch-sur-Alzette |
| Wiltz | 5% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Wiltz |
| Differdange | 6% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Differdange |
Local prices in Luxembourg by expense type
Luxembourg: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Luxembourg is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 30)
($ 12 to $ 30)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 183 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 30 to $ 60)
($ 30 to $ 60)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 35McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)
($ 11 to $ 15)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2Local beer
$ 6 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 7.8)
($ 4.8 to $ 7.8)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Fizzy drink
$ 3.3/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)
49% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Water bottle
$ 3.5/bottle
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
91% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Luxembourg: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Luxembourg costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 60 to $ 69)
($ 60 to $ 69)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 72 to $ 170)
($ 72 to $ 170)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 108 to $ 198)
($ 108 to $ 198)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 120 to $ 217)
($ 120 to $ 217)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 272/night
($ 199 to $ 355)
($ 199 to $ 355)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 113/month
($ 112 to $ 114)
($ 112 to $ 114)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 254/month
($ 118 to $ 510)
($ 118 to $ 510)
51% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 167/month
($ 118 to $ 257)
($ 118 to $ 257)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 113/month
($ 81 to $ 168)
($ 81 to $ 168)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 271/month
($ 194 to $ 398)
($ 194 to $ 398)
55% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Luxembourg: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Luxembourg costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Bread
$ 3.3/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 6)
($ 1.8 to $ 6)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 5.4)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 5/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)
85% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 20)
($ 5.9 to $ 20)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6)
($ 1.2 to $ 6)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Luxembourg: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Luxembourg is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.4/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Taxi (per km)
$ 3.5/km
($ 3 to $ 4.2)
($ 3 to $ 4.2)
88% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.2
($ 3.6 to $ 6)
($ 3.6 to $ 6)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 194)
($ 18 to $ 194)
49% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Luxembourg: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Luxembourg is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)
($ 12 to $ 18)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 30/hr
($ 21 to $ 36)
($ 21 to $ 36)
65% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 19Luxembourg: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.5/pack
($ 6 to $ 7.2)
($ 6 to $ 7.2)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.8Levi's jeans
$ 106
($ 54 to $ 144)
($ 54 to $ 144)
105% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52Summer dress
$ 48
($ 30 to $ 84)
($ 30 to $ 84)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42Plane ticket budget
London → Luxembourg City
$ 71
(fair price: $ 45)
(fair price: $ 45)
Dublin → Luxembourg City
$ 107
(fair price: $ 78)
(fair price: $ 78)
Manchester → Luxembourg City
$ 156
(fair price: $ 128)
(fair price: $ 128)
Edinburgh → Luxembourg City
$ 130
(fair price: $ 102)
(fair price: $ 102)
New York City → Luxembourg City
$ 635
(fair price: $ 502)
(fair price: $ 502)
Los Angeles → Luxembourg City
$ 996
(fair price: $ 745)
(fair price: $ 745)
About the information on the cost of living in Luxembourg
The information about the cost of living in Luxembourg shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Luxembourg updated on 16-05-2022.
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