🙂A single person spends $1,521 per month in Luxembourg vs $2,319 in Canada, rent included.
🙂A couple spends around $2,059 per month in Luxembourg vs $3,378 in Canada, rent included.
🙂A family of three spends $2,596 per month in Luxembourg vs $4,437 in Canada, rent included.
🌍The cost of living in Luxembourg is roughly 34% lower than in Canada on average – the gap runs across housing, groceries, transport, and services.
📊Both Luxembourg and Canada are pricier than the global median – Luxembourg by 14%, Canada by 74%.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$22.77€19.89
$18.63CA$26.11
22.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$91.5€79.9
$74.0CA$104
23.58%
Fast Food Meal(McDonalds, etc)
$14.82€12.95
$10.92CA$15.31
35.71%
Cappuccino
$4.48€3.92
$3.76CA$5.28
19.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite(0.33 liter bottle)
$3.81€3.33
$2.19CA$3.07
73.97%
Water(0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71€3.24
$1.74CA$2.43
113.22%
Local Beer(0.5 liter draught)
$5.82€5.08
$5.93CA$8.31
-1.85%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74€5.01
$5.95CA$8.35
-3.53%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
Milk(1 liter)
$1.63€1.43
$2.28CA$3.20
-28.51%
White Bread(500g)
$3.26€2.85
$2.67CA$3.74
22.10%
Rice(white)(1kg)
$3.04€2.65
$3.78CA$5.30
-19.58%
Eggs
$5.16€4.51
$3.50CA$4.90
47.43%
Local Cheese(1kg)
$19.59€17.11
$11.70CA$16.40
67.44%
Chicken Fillets(1kg)
$15.61€13.64
$12.30CA$17.24
26.91%
Beef Round Steak(1kg)
$23.85€20.84
$15.44CA$21.65
54.47%
Apples(1kg)
$3.07€2.68
$4.28CA$6.00
-28.27%
Banana(1kg)
$2.39€2.08
$1.45CA$2.04
64.83%
Oranges(1kg)
$3.41€2.98
$4.01CA$5.62
-14.96%
Tomato(1kg)
$4.29€3.75
$4.27CA$5.98
0.47%
Potato(1kg)
$2.69€2.35
$2.69CA$3.77
-
Onion(1kg)
$2.67€2.34
$2.65CA$3.71
0.75%
Lettuce(1 head)
$2.12€1.85
$2.64CA$3.70
-19.70%
Water(1.5 liter bottle)
$0.91€0.79
$1.89CA$2.65
-51.85%
Cigarettes 20 Pack(Marlboro, Camel)
$7.74€6.76
$14.77CA$20.71
-47.60%
Wine(Bottle)
$11.19€9.78
$13.32CA$18.67
-15.99%
Local Beer(0.5 liter bottle)
$2.21€1.93
$2.96CA$4.15
-25.34%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$2.69€2.35
$3.28CA$4.59
-17.99%
🚌 Getting Around
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket(Public Transport)
-
$2.62CA$3.67
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass(Regular Price)
-
$78.1CA$110
-
Taxi Start(Normal Tariff)
$5.95€5.20
$3.42CA$4.79
73.98%
Taxi(Normal Tariff)(1km)
$3.73€3.26
$1.50CA$2.10
148.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting(Normal Tariff)
$47.01€41.07
$29.07CA$40.76
61.71%
Gasoline(1 liter)
$1.80€1.57
$1.20CA$1.68
50.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l(Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$35.4K€30.9K
$25.5KCA$35.7K
38.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l(Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.1K€29.8K
$20.6KCA$28.8K
65.97%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment(Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage)(85m2)
$288€252
$152CA$212
90.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan(Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.51€24.91
$46.70CA$65.5
-38.95%
Internet(50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$60.2€52.6
$61.8CA$86.7
-2.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership(Monthly)
$54.9€47.97
$43.36CA$60.8
26.64%
Tennis Court(1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.92€21.77
$18.05CA$25.31
38.06%
Cinema Ticket
$17.31€15.12
$11.51CA$16.13
50.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child(Monthly)
$1,407€1,229
$806CA$1,130
74.63%
International Primary School, 1 Child(Yearly)
$17.2K€15.1K
$12.1KCA$17.0K
42.01%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$102€89.0
$55.4CA$77.6
83.82%
Summer Dress(H&M, Zara, etc)
$49.47€43.22
$41.80CA$58.6
18.35%
Sport Shoes(Adidas, Nike)
$114€99.4
$89.7CA$126
26.80%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$152€133
$106CA$149
43.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$1,920€1,678
$1,329CA$1,864
44.46%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$1,675€1,463
$1,207CA$1,692
38.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$3,440€3,005
$2,112CA$2,961
62.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$2,725€2,381
$1,833CA$2,570
48.64%
Buy Apartment in City Center(m2)
$11.4K€9,995
$4,639CA$6,503
146.61%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center(m2)
$8,396€7,336
$3,849CA$5,396
118.16%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Luxembourg
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary(After Tax)
$5,607€4,899
$2,948CA$4,133
90.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate(Annual %)
3.24
6.33
-48.82%
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Luxembourg: July 13, 2026
Last update for Canada: July 14, 2026
Cost Breakdown
🏠Average rent: $1,113 in Luxembourg vs $1,281 in Canada. For reference, capital cities sit at $2,063 in Luxembourg and $1,481 in Ottawa.
💰Average salary: $5,619 in Luxembourg vs $2,904 in Canada. The income gap affects purchasing power and how far your budget stretches in each country.
Cost Highlights
⭐Rent is 15% higher in Canada.
⭐Dining out costs 28% more in Canada.
⭐Salaries are 93% higher in Luxembourg, and purchasing power comes out stronger in Luxembourg.
City Median Internet Speeds Comparison (Updated April 2026)
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index
Luxembourg vs Canada: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canada more expensive than Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is the cheaper option – living costs run roughly 32% lower on average. The gap is consistent across housing, groceries, transport, and entertainment.
Which country has higher housing costs?
Housing costs more in Canada, and the gap is biggest in capital cities. Regional towns show less difference, but Canada consistently has higher rents.
Which country is cheaper for everyday spending?
Groceries, transport, and utilities all cost less in Luxembourg, contributing to the overall 32% price gap. The savings show up everywhere – from supermarket receipts to monthly bills.
Is $3,000 a realistic budget in Canada or in Luxembourg?
$3,000 buys a comfortable lifestyle in Luxembourg, but in Canada it only works with careful planning outside the capital. Same money, very different lives.
Should I move to Canada or to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is the budget-friendly choice for expats – lower housing and daily costs. But cost isn't everything: visa policies, language, healthcare quality, and job markets all weigh in too.
Luxembourg vs other spots: cost of living compared