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:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2233* (1904 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 167 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 5227* (4452 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 201 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 36 per person

Total budget:

$ 8421* (7168 €)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Luxembourg VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Luxembourg in 2025 is 8% 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:

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Local prices in Luxembourg by expense type

Luxembourg: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 24/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 51/person
($ 36 to $ 75)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 17)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 4.1 to $ 9.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.7/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.9/can
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.6/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Luxembourg: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Luxembourg costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 63 to $ 629)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 82 to $ 402)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 183/night
($ 85 to $ 656)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 220/night
($ 113 to $ 768)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 278/night
($ 191 to $ 614)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 138/month
($ 51 to $ 696)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 277/month
($ 97 to $ 923)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 200/month
($ 110 to $ 475)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 184/month
($ 130 to $ 462)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 320/month
($ 119 to $ 1124)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Luxembourg: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Luxembourg is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 6.6/500g
($ 4.1 to $ 11)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.8/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 7)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
($ 7 to $ 28)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Luxembourg: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Luxembourg is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.2/km
($ 3.5 to $ 5.9)

121% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.9
($ 4.1 to $ 12)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 125)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Luxembourg: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Luxembourg is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
($ 13 to $ 22)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 18 to $ 36)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Luxembourg: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Luxembourg is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7/pack
($ 6.5 to $ 8)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 91
($ 53 to $ 141)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 24 to $ 59)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Luxembourg City
London → Luxembourg City
London → Luxembourg City
$ 116
(fair price: $ 83)
Dublin → Luxembourg City
Dublin → Luxembourg City
Dublin → Luxembourg City
$ 133
(fair price: $ 89)
Montreal → Luxembourg City
Montreal → Luxembourg City
Montreal → Luxembourg City
$ 804
(fair price: $ 738)
Manchester → Luxembourg City
Manchester → Luxembourg City
Manchester → Luxembourg City
$ 188
(fair price: $ 157)
Edinburgh → Luxembourg City
Edinburgh → Luxembourg City
Edinburgh → Luxembourg City
$ 160
(fair price: $ 125)
New York City → Luxembourg City
New York City → Luxembourg City
New York City → Luxembourg City
$ 691
(fair price: $ 557)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Luxembourg updated on 28-02-2025.

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