Cost of living & Budget

Starting Budget

Upon your arrival, you should plan for initial expenses of at least 2,700 € to cover the following:

Registration
Health insurance
First rent + rent deposit guarantee + rent insurance
- For University Housing, the guarantee deposit and the first rent have to be paid in one single payment within 10 days of receiving a room offer
Meals

Estimated monthly budget for a student

It is very difficult to assess the total cost of university education. Some expenses are mandatory because they are directly related to studies, while others depend on each student’s situation, for example housing in Luxembourg or the need to eat on or off campus.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, General Department of Immigration, the monthly resources required correspond to at least 80% of the guaranteed minimum income in Luxembourg. In 2021, a student in Luxembourg required a monthly budget of €1,805.56 (based on the index of 01/10/2021) to cover all essential expenses. The current amount may be higher.

Registration at the University of Luxembourg

400 € / semester
Fees may vary by programme, so please consult your programme webpage for details
University Housing monthly rent*

minimum 450 € / month
University Housing Guarantee deposit*

The guarantee deposit amount is equivalent to two (2) monthly rents
e.g. 900 € if the monthly rent is 450 €, 1500 € if the monthly rent is 750 €
University Housing Rent Insurance*

from 55 € / year
Meals at the University canteen (5 € / Meal)

360 € / month
University restaurants
Mobile subscription

40 €
Leisure activities (cinema, student outings, sports, etc…)

150 €
Didactic Material (books, photocopies, etc…)

400 € / year

* Please note that University Housing is not guaranteed. Renting a room on the private market is significantly more expensive, and the terms for rent guarantees and insurance may differ. It is each student’s responsibility to secure accommodation before their arrival in Luxembourg.

Examples of consumer prices of certain products

The people of Luxembourg enjoy a high standard of living, which means that the cost of living is relatively high. Rent prices are also high, while the cost of consumer goods is similar to that in other major European cities.

Bananas (1 kg)	2.1	Coffee (250 g)	4.5
Bread (500g sliced)	3.4	Apples (1kg)	3.3
Croissant (1 piece)	1.5	Domestic fuel oil (1 l)	0.8
Pork chops (1 kg)	15.7	Consultation of general practitioner	62.1
Fresh milk (1 l)	1.6	Consultation of specialist (internal medicine)	57.0
Eggs (dozen)	4.8	Public transport	Free
Butter (250 g)	3.3	Diesel (1 l)	1.5
Potatoes (5 kg)	9.5	Daily paper (1)	3.5
Non-sparkling mineral water (1.5 l)	0.9	Cinema admission ticket	12.3