Moving to Luxembourg from Belgium
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belgium to Luxembourg? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belgium to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 26.0% more expensive than Belgium overall. A €65,700 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly €94,766 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Belgium and Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €94,766
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 9.5% more
Groceries
pay 35.8% more
Transportation
pay 12.3% more
Housing
pay 73.4% more
Childcare
pay 62.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.4% less
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 Belgium to Luxembourg.
people moved from Belgium to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belgium generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Belgium leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in life expectancy.
Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brussels | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Institut Royal Météorologique,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.
Belgium passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa FreeData: 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 Belgium?
On average Luxembourg is around 44% pricier than Belgium, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Budget about €23,692 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a €65,700 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 generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Belgium?
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
