Moving to Luxembourg from Arkansas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arkansas to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 43.1% more expensive than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly €114,734 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 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €114,734

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 39.9% more

Groceries

pay 37.2% more

Transportation

pay 2.2 times more

Housing

pay 50.2% more

Childcare

pay 13.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.5% more

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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?

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

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

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Arkansas.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
LU
22.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
LU
99.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
LU
$132,400

Arkansas 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

AR
73.8 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Arkansas 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.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Little Rock Luxembourg
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°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 Arkansas?

On average Luxembourg is around 76% pricier than Arkansas, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €28,684 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

From major Luxembourg cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Luxembourg are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Arkansas?

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

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

LU
Population 2,915,918 650,364
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