What is the cost of living in Luxembourg?

The cost of living in Luxembourg is 36.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 63.1). Groceries are 24.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 4.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,972 per month. Local purchasing power index is 151.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Luxembourg?

In Luxembourg, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 3,230 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 22.5%). Use our Luxembourg tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇱🇺 Luxembourg · #40 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Luxembourg?

Q: Should I move to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg, Luxembourg has a cost of living 36.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 63.1). It is ranked #40 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 151.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Luxembourg earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 3,230/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

36.9% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-36.9%

vs NYC

EUR 1,972

1-BR, city centre

EUR 3,230

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Luxembourg → EUR 3,230/month net after tax (22.5% effective rate). Full Luxembourg tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Luxembourg

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

63.1 Very expensive

Rent

50.5 Affordable

Groceries

75.5 Above average

Restaurants

95.7 Expensive

Purchasing Power

151.5 Very strong

Rent in Luxembourg

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,972/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 1,765/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 3,186/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 2,720/mo

Save by going outside centre 11% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Luxembourg take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,230/Net take-home (22.5% effective rate, single filer)

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Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇩🇰 Copenhagen

Denmark

CoL index 63.9

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🇳🇱 Rotterdam

Netherlands

CoL index 61.8

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🇳🇱 Utrecht

Netherlands

CoL index 61.8

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