Moving to Luxembourg from Arizona

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arizona to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 31.1% more expensive than Arizona. A $75,000 salary in Arizona would need to be roughly €98,238 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 87°F in Phoenix, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Arizona to Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €98,238

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 29.6% more

Groceries

pay 25.4% more

Transportation

pay 95.2% more

Housing

pay 12.1% more

Childcare

pay 21.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 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?

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

Moved in 2023
371 ↓ 13% vs 2022

people moved from United States 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 Arizona and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AZ
33.6%
LU
22.6%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
LU
99.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Arizona across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
LU
$132,400

Arizona generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phoenix Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Phoenix Luxembourg
Jan 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Luxembourg passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Arizona?

Day-to-day costs in Luxembourg run about 50% higher than Arizona on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €24,560 in Luxembourg for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

Working remotely from Luxembourg's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Arizona?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Arizona, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LU
Population 6,392,017 650,364
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +352
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112