Moving to Luxembourg from Iceland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iceland to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iceland to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 16.5% more expensive than Iceland overall. A ISK9,423,000 salary in Iceland would need to be roughly €56,677 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Iceland to Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
ISK9,423,000 → €56,677
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
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Restaurants
pay 5.5% less
Groceries
pay 7.6% less
Transportation
pay 1.2% less
Housing
pay 39.2% more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 35.1% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Iceland to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Iceland to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iceland and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs better than Luxembourg across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iceland performs better than Luxembourg across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Iceland generally does better on infrastructure, though Luxembourg leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Iceland 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
Iceland performs better than Luxembourg across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Reykjavik | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Reykjavik | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Iceland
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 Iceland?
Generally yes: Luxembourg runs about 14% cheaper than Iceland on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 ISK9,423,000 comparable salary, that's around €14,169 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 Iceland and Luxembourg.
Is Luxembourg safe for expats?
Iceland performs better than Luxembourg across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Iceland. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Iceland?
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 45.2 in Iceland. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
