Moving to Luxembourg from Louisiana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Louisiana to Luxembourg? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Louisiana to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 42.7% more expensive than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly €108,266 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 79°F in Baton Rouge, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Louisiana and Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €108,266

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 49.7% more

Groceries

pay 22.7% more

Transportation

pay 2.0 times more

Housing

pay 50.2% more

Childcare

pay 21.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 1.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Louisiana to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2023
371 ↓ 13% vs 2022

people moved from United States 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

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Louisiana.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

LA
40.6%
LU
22.6%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

LA
84.9%
LU
99.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
3.9%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$55,662
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
73.1 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Louisiana 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.

Baton Rouge Rain: 60.6 in/yr (1540 mm)
79° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baton Rouge Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Baton Rouge Luxembourg
Jan 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux 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

United States passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Luxembourg passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Louisiana?

On average Luxembourg is around 66% pricier than Louisiana, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €27,066 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 Louisiana and Luxembourg are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Louisiana?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

LU
Population 4,533,372 650,364
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +352
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112