Moving to Luxembourg from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan to Luxembourg, 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 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2020
1

people moved from Bhutan 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 Bhutan 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

BT
2.5
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
LU
29.9

Bhutan 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

BT
57.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
LU
10.6t

Bhutan 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

BT
0.4
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
LU
4.0%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Luxembourg leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Bhutan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
LU
3.2

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Bhutan leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Thimphu Luxembourg
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Luxembourg passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bhutan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Bhutan and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan 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 5.5 in Bhutan. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

BT LU
Population 867,775 650,364
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Euro (€)
Languages Dzongkha French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112