Moving to Luxembourg from Hong Kong
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hong Kong to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 0.3% more expensive than Hong Kong overall. A HK$590,000 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly €67,300 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 79°F in Hong Kong, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 11.9% less
Transportation
pay 33.4% less
Housing
pay 5.2% less
Childcare
pay 10.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Luxembourg?
What does your salary buy?
HK$590,000 → €67,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Hong Kong and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Luxembourg across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs better than Luxembourg across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong (2016), Administration des Contributions Directes (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Luxembourg vs Hong Kong
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hong Kong | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Can you move from Hong Kong to Luxembourg?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: 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 Hong Kong?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Luxembourg and Hong Kong; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
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 HK$590,000 comparable salary, that's around €16,825 in Luxembourg for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?
With 40.3 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 Hong Kong and Luxembourg.
Is Luxembourg safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Luxembourg across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
