Moving to Luxembourg from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ethiopia to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
31 ↑ 29% vs 2022

people moved from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ET
8.6
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
17.7
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ET
$86
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ET
1.1
LU
29.9

Ethiopia 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

ET
46.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ET
0.1t
LU
10.6t

Ethiopia 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

ET
0.5
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ET
32.3%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ET
3.5%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ET
$2,800
LU
$132,400

Ethiopia 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

ET
68.2 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
33.5
LU
3.2

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

Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Addis Ababa Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Addis Ababa Luxembourg
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Ethiopia

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

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 Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Ethiopia?

Ethiopia 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 1.1 in Ethiopia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

ET LU
Population 113,656,596 650,364
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Euro (€)
Languages Amharic French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +251 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112