Luxembourg vs United States
United States is about 10% pricier than Luxembourg overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 89.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Luxembourg scores higher (98 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Luxembourg United States
Price level (US=100) 89.7 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $155,941 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $110,650 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Luxembourg United States
Housing & utilities 273 215
Food 146 117
Transport 139 116
Restaurants & hotels 178 142
Health 176 208
Communication 173 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Luxembourg United States
Quality-of-life score 98/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.5 5.8
Internet users 99% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Luxembourg more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 10% pricier than Luxembourg overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Luxembourg would cost roughly $111,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Luxembourg or United States?
Luxembourg scores higher, 98 vs 91 out of 100.
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