Moving to Luxembourg from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
LU
1.5

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
LU
10.6t

Greenland performs better than Luxembourg across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
31.7
LU
38.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
LU
99.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
LU
3.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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 Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

GL LU
Population 57,792 650,364
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Greenlandic French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +352
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 112