Moving to Luxembourg from Iran

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Iran to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Iran to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 7.0 times more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR101,328,750,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly €150,700 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 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Iran to Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

IRR101,328,750,000 €150,700

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 4.3 times more

Groceries

pay 4.8 times more

Transportation

pay 5.8 times more

Housing

pay 9.3 times more

Childcare

pay 17.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IRR = 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?

How many people actually move from Iran to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
99 ↓ 21% vs 2022

people moved from Iran 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iran to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
LU
29.9

Iran 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

IR
51.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
LU
10.6t

Iran 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

IR
12.3
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iran across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
LU
3.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Tehran Luxembourg
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Iran

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

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 Iran?

No — Luxembourg is on average about 134% more expensive than Iran. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €37,675 in Luxembourg on a IRR101,328,750,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR LU
Population 86,758,304 650,364
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Euro (€)
Languages Persian (Farsi) French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115 112