Moving to Luxembourg from Brazil

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brazil to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brazil to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 3.2 times more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$379,035 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly €201,317 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 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Brazil to Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

R$379,035 €201,317

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.6 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 5.7 times more

Childcare

pay 3.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 0.1697 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?

How many people actually move from Brazil to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
483 ↓ 1% vs 2022

people moved from Brazil 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
LU
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BR
48%
LU
79%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
LU
29.9

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
LU
10.6t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
LU
3.2

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

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Brasilia Luxembourg
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.

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 Brazil?

No — Luxembourg is on average about 213% more expensive than Brazil. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €50,329 in Luxembourg on a R$379,035 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

BR LU
Population 217,240,060 650,364
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +352
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 112