Moving to Luxembourg from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Luxembourg? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 2.6 times more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS105,781,569 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly €147,337 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Argentina and Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

ARS105,781,569 €147,337

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 93.0% more

Groceries

pay 97.6% more

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 4.5 times more

Childcare

pay 5.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 84.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ARS = 0.0006 EUR (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Argentina to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2023
27 ↓ 27% vs 2022

people moved from Argentina 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

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
LU
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

AR
48%
LU
79%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
LU
29.9

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
LU
10.6t

Argentina 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

AR
24.6
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
LU
3.2

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in education spending.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Luxembourg
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Luxembourg than Argentina?

On average Luxembourg is around 129% pricier than Argentina, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €36,834 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a ARS105,781,569 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

Connectivity is usually fine (Luxembourg: 38.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Luxembourg offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR LU
Population 46,245,668 650,364
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Euro (€)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112