Moving to Luxembourg from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Afghanistan to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Afghanistan to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
96 ↓ 40% vs 2022

people moved from Afghanistan to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

Top countries of origin for Luxembourg's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Afghanistan and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
LU
29.9

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
LU
10.6t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
LU
3.2

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Kabul Luxembourg
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Luxembourg. To live, work, or study long-term in Luxembourg, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Luxembourg's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Luxembourg.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Luxembourg passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Afghanistan and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF LU
Population 38,346,720 650,364
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Euro (€)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112