Moving to Luxembourg from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 5.1 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,336,773,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly €213,953 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 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Indonesia and Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

IDR1,336,773,750 €213,953

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 8.1 times more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 4.5 times more

Housing

pay 6.6 times more

Childcare

pay 8.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.9 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IDR = 0.0 EUR (June 2026)

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?

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

Moved in 2023
17 ↓ 41% vs 2022

people moved from Indonesia 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 Indonesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
LU
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

ID
63%
LU
79%

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
LU
29.9

Indonesia 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

ID
58.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
LU
10.6t

Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
LU
$132,400

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
LU
3.2

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

Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Jakarta Luxembourg
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

Data: 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 Indonesia?

On average Luxembourg is around 233% pricier than Indonesia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €53,488 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a IDR1,336,773,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

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 generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

ID LU
Population 277,329,163 650,364
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Euro (€)
Languages Indonesian French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +352
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112 112