Moving to Luxembourg from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 2.2 times more expensive than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,287 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly €117,221 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 86°F in Manama, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

BHD28,287 €117,221

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.2 times more

Transportation

pay 2.2 times more

Housing

pay 2.2 times more

Childcare

pay 3.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 8.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BHD = 2.32 EUR (July 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 Bahrain to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Bahrain 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 Bahrain 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

BH
0.1
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
LU
3.9

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
LU
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
LU
10.6t

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
LU
3.2

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

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Manama Luxembourg
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa on Arrival
Luxembourg passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain.

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 Bahrain?

Day-to-day costs in Luxembourg run about 79% higher than Bahrain 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 BHD28,287 comparable salary, that's around €29,305 in Luxembourg for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 Bahrain and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Bahrain?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

BH LU
Population 1,540,558 650,364
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112