Moving to Luxembourg from Iowa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iowa to Luxembourg? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iowa to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 40.8% more expensive than Iowa. A $75,000 salary in Iowa would need to be roughly €114,673 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iowa and Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €114,673
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 47.7% more
Groceries
pay 34.4% more
Transportation
pay 2.0 times more
Housing
pay 66.5% more
Childcare
pay 6.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.2% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Iowa to Luxembourg.
people moved from United States to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Iowa.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iowa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Iowa generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iowa across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Des Moines | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Des Moines | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Iowa?
On average Luxembourg is around 75% pricier than Iowa, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Budget about €28,668 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?
From major Luxembourg cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Iowa and Luxembourg are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Iowa?
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Iowa?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 60°F in Des Moines. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Des Moines gets 36.0 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Iowa, the official language is English.
