Moving to Luxembourg from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 95.8% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,850 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly €123,315 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?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 €123,315

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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

Restaurants

pay 72.6% more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 80.4% more

Housing

pay 3.5 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.6% more

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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 Lithuania to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
82 ↑ 21% vs 2022

people moved from Lithuania 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 Lithuania to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
LU
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
LU
79%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
LU
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
LU
10.6t

Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
LU
3.2

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

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Vilnius Luxembourg
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa.

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 Lithuania?

No — Luxembourg is on average about 87% more expensive than Lithuania. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €30,829 in Luxembourg on a €65,850 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?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Lithuania?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

LT LU
Population 2,683,546 650,364
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Lithuanian French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112