Moving to Luxembourg from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 3.8 times more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly €199,919 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

JOD53,175 €199,919

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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

Restaurants

pay 5.9 times more

Groceries

pay 3.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 5.7 times more

Childcare

pay 6.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 JOD = 1.24 EUR (July 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 Jordan to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
16 ↓ 20% vs 2022

people moved from Jordan 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 Jordan to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
LU
3.9

Jordan generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

JO
$798
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
LU
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
LU
10.6t

Jordan 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

JO
7.1
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
LU
$132,400

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
LU
3.2

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

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Amman Luxembourg
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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 Jordan?

No — Luxembourg is on average about 204% more expensive than Jordan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €49,980 in Luxembourg on a JOD53,175 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?

Jordan generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Jordan?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

JO LU
Population 10,998,531 650,364
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112