Cost of living in Luxembourg

Hi are informations from my personal experience.

>  RENT FROM 600 TILL 2500 EUROS (IMMOTOP.LU)

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) BUS - 1,5 EUROS

> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?) 200 - 500 EUROS PRO PERSON

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance) 50 EUROS PRO MONTH

> eduction prices (if you need to pay) FREE

> energy prices (oil, electricity) 25 - 60 EUROS PRO MONTH

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)
INTERNET INTEGRAL - 45 EUROS (ASDL+TEL+MOBILE)

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
12 EUROS

> prices of a beer or a coffee in a regular pub
1,5 - 2,5 EUROS

SERGE

If you look at the Total Cost of Property Ownership in Luxembourg it is not that bad:

1. While the property prices can be high, interest rates are reletively low, and there is lots of financial support available especially if you have a family

2. Comune Taxes are very reasinable - and offset the higher capital costs. Would you rather pay a higher amount for a property or higher council/comune charges that you will never get back? This is an advantage when you get to pension age.

3. If you stay out of the city, prices drop dramatically - and with a decent public transport/road network - it's not such a hardship, and probably takes you less time to get to work than in some larger cities.

As for other things like clothes, a lot of people will make a monthly trip across the border to Trier (Germany) Metz (France) for things like clother - which are cheaper and there is more choice. It's only about an hour away (depending upon where you live).

immotop wrote:

Hi are informations from my personal experience.

>  RENT FROM 600 TILL 2500 EUROS (IMMOTOP.LU)

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) BUS - 1,5 EUROS

> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?) 200 - 500 EUROS PRO PERSON

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance) 50 EUROS PRO MONTH

> eduction prices (if you need to pay) FREE

> energy prices (oil, electricity) 25 - 60 EUROS PRO MONTH

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)
INTERNET INTEGRAL - 45 EUROS (ASDL+TEL+MOBILE)

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
12 EUROS

> prices of a beer or a coffee in a regular pub
1,5 - 2,5 EUROS

SERGE

ok but what about salary???

Hi

Updated - a little more up to date:

Accommodation prices - €800-900 for a 1 bed flat, €1,200-1,500 for a 2 bed flat, €2,500 3/4 bed house + charges of around €150-250 depending on the size of the property

Public transportation fares - €1.50 for a 2 hour bus/train ticket. An annual bass pass costs €400.

Food prices - if you're lucky enough to get food vouchers through work you pay approx €50 tax for approx €160 of vouchers. We find this nearly covers all our food for the month (a couple) and I'll supplement it by maybe €30-40. So for a couple, you're looking at around €200 and upwards depending on the size of the family.

Energy prices (oil, electricity) - our electricity bill is set at €45 a month. Water and gas is included in our monthly charges (€170 a month) for a brand new, two bedroom flat.

Common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone) - both Tango and Luxembourg Online do a €35 a month package which includes up to 20Mb internet, fixed line rental with unlimited national calls and a free mobile SIM. Extra benefits are offered.

Prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant - plat du jour varies between €8-12. Main courses will be around €11-15. Starters will be around €10. Desserts - €6.

Prices of a beer or a coffee in a regular pub - take-away coffee (Starbucks style) around €2.50. Beer around €3-4.

Diesel - currently around €1 per litre. Petrol - €1.20 per litre.

And of course the best thing about Luxembourg is you can shop around the neighboring countries! Food and household items tend to be cheaper in Germany. The meat is better and cheaper in France.

For salary guidance visit:
http://www.fast.lu/English/salaries.php

And aim to factor in around 30% going in tax and national insurance contributions. Less if you are married.

Hi

Thanks for the very uselful info below.  My family is two adults and two children and if i budget about Euro 500 pm for food should that be ok.  For food do you include things like cleaning liquid, washing powder etc.

One last quesion any particular shops for cheap (but good quality) food etc?

Regards
Ashley

Luxlait wrote:

Hi

Updated - a little more up to date:

Accommodation prices - €800-900 for a 1 bed flat, €1,200-1,500 for a 2 bed flat, €2,500 3/4 bed house + charges of around €150-250 depending on the size of the property

Public transportation fares - €1.50 for a 2 hour bus/train ticket. An annual bass pass costs €400.

Food prices - if you're lucky enough to get food vouchers through work you pay approx €50 tax for approx €160 of vouchers. We find this nearly covers all our food for the month (a couple) and I'll supplement it by maybe €30-40. So for a couple, you're looking at around €200 and upwards depending on the size of the family.

Energy prices (oil, electricity) - our electricity bill is set at €45 a month. Water and gas is included in our monthly charges (€170 a month) for a brand new, two bedroom flat.

Common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone) - both Tango and Luxembourg Online do a €35 a month package which includes up to 20Mb internet, fixed line rental with unlimited national calls and a free mobile SIM. Extra benefits are offered.

Prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant - plat du jour varies between €8-12. Main courses will be around €11-15. Starters will be around €10. Desserts - €6.

Prices of a beer or a coffee in a regular pub - take-away coffee (Starbucks style) around €2.50. Beer around €3-4.

Diesel - currently around €1 per litre. Petrol - €1.20 per litre.

And of course the best thing about Luxembourg is you can shop around the neighboring countries! Food and household items tend to be cheaper in Germany. The meat is better and cheaper in France.

For salary guidance visit:
http://www.fast.lu/English/salaries.php

And aim to factor in around 30% going in tax and national insurance contributions. Less if you are married.