Moving to Luxembourg from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 92.8% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,585,852 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €119,929 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,585,852 €119,929

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.0 times more

Groceries

pay 85.3% more

Transportation

pay 66.8% more

Housing

pay 2.5 times more

Childcare

pay 2.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 39.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.0414 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 Czech Republic to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
69 ↓ 12% vs 2022

people moved from Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic 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

CZ
0.8
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
LU
3.9

Czech Republic 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

CZ
$4,674
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
LU
29.9

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
LU
10.6t

Czech Republic 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

CZ
38.4
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
LU
$132,400

Czech Republic 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

CZ
79.7 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
LU
3.2

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in life expectancy.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Prague Luxembourg
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

Day-to-day costs in Luxembourg run about 83% higher than Czech Republic 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 CZK1,585,852 comparable salary, that's around €29,982 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 Czech Republic and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Czech Republic 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 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in adult obesity rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ LU
Population 10,705,384 650,364
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Euro (€)
Languages Czech, Slovak French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112