Luxembourg

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General Country Information 🌍

Capital Luxembourg
Country Luxembourg
Currency Euro
Main religion Roman Catholicism

In numbers… 📐

Female 50.2%
Gdp $80.54 billion
Size 2,586 km²
Population 645,000
Population density 249/km²
Kids per female 1.58
City population 84.2%

Weather ⛅

Winter 1∘C
Summer 22∘C

Language and Education 🔬

Main Language Luxembourgish, French, German
Population able to read 100%
Population with a college degree 60.6%
Population able to speak english 56.2%

Well-being 💉

Air quality 22 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety 👮

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 3.2/10

Transportation ✈️

Driving side Right
Main airline Luxair
Main airport Luxembourg Airport

Costs and Prices 🤑

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods 💰

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1.5
Cigarettes $6.2
Burger $12
Coffee $3.5
Beer $5

Accomedation Costs 🛌

Type Price (USD)
Flat $1400/month
Hotel 3 star $120/night
Hotel 5 star $250/night

Transportation Costs 🚐

Type Price (USD)
Cab $20/10km
Petrol $1.60/l
Rental car $50/day
Public transportation $7/daypass
Bike rental $10/day

Taxes 💸

Type Rate
Tax rate 38.4%
Vat 17%

Average Income 💼

Income $60000

Tipping 💁️

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10%
Restaurant 15%
Bar 10%
Coffeeshop 10%
Services 10%

Digital 🤖

Internet speed 101.18/MBits
Tld .lu
Free wifi 9/10
Population with access to internet 98%
Phone mobile data $20 for 10GB

Electricity 🔌

Power grid 99.99% (Uptime)
Sockets Type C, Type E, Type F

Shopping 🛒

Opening Times 🕰

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation 😃

Bars and Nightlife 🕺

Closing hour of bars and clubs 2:00 AM
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 8/10
Bars 8/10

Parks and leisure 🎢

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 7/10
Public Parks 9/10
Swimming 8/10

Sports ⚽

Most popular Sport Football

Food 🍕️

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Judd mat Gaardebounen Smoked pork neck with broad beans 15-20
Rieslingspaschtéit Pastry filled with Riesling-marinated pork 12-15
Kachkéis Creamy cheese made from cow’s milk 10-12
Quetschentaart Plum tart 8-10
Gromperekichelcher Potato pancakes 6-8

Drinks 🍻️

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Riesling A white wine made from Riesling grapes, known for its fruity and floral notes $10-$20
Pinot Noir A red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes, known for its light and elegant flavors $12-$25
Crémant de Luxembourg A sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc grapes, known for its fine bubbles and crisp taste $15-$30
Eau de vie de mirabelle A brandy made from mirabelle plums, known for its sweet and fruity flavor $20-$40
Cassero A non-alcoholic drink made from blackcurrants, known for its sweet and refreshing taste $5-$10

Souvenirs 👜

Souvenir Description Price
Gëlle Fra A gilded statue of a woman representing victory €15-€25
Bock Casemates A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these underground tunnels were built in the 17th century €5-€10
Vianden Castle A medieval castle located in the town of Vianden €5-€10
Luxembourgish Ceramics Hand-painted ceramics made in Luxembourg €10-€30
Luxembourgish Wine Luxembourg is known for its white wines, especially Riesling €10-€20

Holidays 🍹

Holiday Name Time Description
New Year’s Day January 1 The start of the new year
Epiphany January 6 The arrival of the Three Wise Men
Candlemas February 2 The presentation of Jesus at the temple
Easter Monday The Monday after Easter The resurrection of Jesus
Labour Day May 1 The celebration of workers’ rights
Ascension Day 40 days after Easter The ascension of Jesus into heaven
Whitsun 50 days after Easter The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles
National Day June 23 The birthday of the Grand Duke
Assumption of Mary August 15 The Assumption of Mary into heaven
All Saints’ Day November 1 A day to remember all the saints
Christmas Day December 25 The birth of Jesus
Boxing Day December 26 The day after Christmas

News 📰

Medium Name
Newspaper Luxemburger Wort
Online news wort.lu
Tv RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg
Radio RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg