Moving to Luxembourg from Djibouti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Djibouti to Luxembourg. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 93°F in Djibouti, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Djibouti 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 Djibouti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DJ
23.3
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DJ
$155
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

DJ
2.0
LU
29.9

Djibouti 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

DJ
59.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DJ
0.8t
LU
10.6t

Djibouti 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

DJ
1.4
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DJ
6.3%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Djibouti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DJ
26.3%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DJ
$6,500
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DJ
65.3 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DJ
46.9
LU
3.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Djibouti Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Djibouti Luxembourg
Jan 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Djibouti 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.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Djibouti

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

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?

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 Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Djibouti?

Djibouti 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 2.0 in Djibouti. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Djibouti: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 93°F in Djibouti. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Djibouti gets 6.5 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Djibouti, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

DJ LU
Population 957,273 650,364
Currency Djiboutian Franc (DJF) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, French French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +253 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112