Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

General Information

Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune. Standing at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg, the city lies in the center of Western Europe, situated 213 km (132 mi) by road from Brussels and 209 km (130 mi) from Cologne. The city contains Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, around which a settlement developed.

• Population: 135,000+
• Area: 51.5 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 49.611667633057, Longitude: 6.1319446563721
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): 1,800 - 2,500 EUR
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): 1,500 - 2,000 EUR
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 3,000 - 4,500 EUR
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): 2,500 - 3,500 EUR
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: 400 - 600 EUR
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): 20 - 30 EUR
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): 60 - 90 EUR
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water): 200 - 350 EUR per month
• Internet: 40 - 60 EUR per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: 50 - 120 EUR per month
• Childcare / Crèche: 800 - 1,500 EUR per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: Free (nationwide public transport)
• Car Fuel (1 liter): 1.50 - 1.70 EUR

Transportation

• Public Transport: Free nationwide (bus, tram, train 2nd class)
• Single Ticket: Free
• Tram System: Yes (modern tram network)
• Taxi Start Price: 5 - 7 EUR

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): 4,000 - 5,500 EUR
• IT Professionals (Junior): 4,000 - 5,000 EUR
• IT Professionals (Senior): 6,000 - 9,000 EUR
• Banking / Finance (Entry): 4,500 - 6,000 EUR
• Banking / Finance (Manager): 7,000 - 12,000 EUR
• EU Institutions Staff: 5,000 - 10,000 EUR
• Engineering: 4,500 - 7,000 EUR
• Teaching (Public): 4,000 - 6,000 EUR
• Healthcare (Nurses): 3,500 - 5,000 EUR
• Healthcare (Doctors): 6,000 - 10,000 EUR
• Administrative Jobs: 3,500 - 4,500 EUR
• Retail / Sales: 2,800 - 3,800 EUR
• Freelancers / Consultants: 5,000 - 10,000 EUR

Average Monthly Cost for a Family

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 3,000 - 4,500 EUR
• Groceries (Family of 4): 1,500 - 2,000 EUR
• Utilities: 300 - 450 EUR
• Internet: 40 - 60 EUR
• Transportation: Free public transport
• Dining Out: 300 - 500 EUR
• Childcare (1 Child): 800 - 1,500 EUR
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: 400 - 700 EUR

Tourist Attractions

• Bock Casemates
• Grand Ducal Palace
• Chemin de la Corniche
• Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Mudam Luxembourg Museum

Major Events

• National Day (23 June)
• Schueberfouer Fair (August-September)
• Luxembourg City Film Festival (March)
• Christmas Markets (December)