Moving to Luxembourg from Ireland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ireland to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ireland to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 28.5% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €64,304 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly €81,390 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.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Ireland to Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €81,390
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 37.8% more
Groceries
pay 41.9% more
Transportation
pay 16.9% more
Housing
pay 28.6% more
Childcare
pay 75.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.3% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Ireland to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Ireland to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Ireland 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
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ireland performs better than Luxembourg across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ireland 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
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Ireland 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
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in unemployment rate.
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
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Ireland across all family life metrics.
Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, 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 | Dublin | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Ireland
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 Ireland?
Day-to-day costs in Luxembourg run about 27% higher than Ireland on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around €20,348 in Luxembourg for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Ireland and Luxembourg.
Is Luxembourg safe for expats?
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Ireland?
Ireland performs better than Luxembourg across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
