Moving to Luxembourg from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 11.9 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,250,227 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly €280,863 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,250,227 €280,863

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 12.2 times more

Groceries

pay 4.9 times more

Transportation

pay 4.9 times more

Housing

pay 18.9 times more

Childcare

pay 35.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.9 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0071 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?

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

Moved in 2023
13 ↑ 8% vs 2022

people moved from Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
LU
29.9

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
LU
10.6t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
LU
$132,400

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
LU
3.2

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Dhaka Luxembourg
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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 Bangladesh?

On average Luxembourg is around 328% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €70,216 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a BDT9,250,227 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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 Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

BD LU
Population 165,650,475 650,364
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Euro (€)
Languages Bengali French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112