Moving to Albania from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Albania, you would find that Albania is 43.8% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,577 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly ALL2,853,314 in Albania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 ALL2,853,314

To maintain the same standard of living in Albania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 54.3% less

Groceries

pay 42.4% less

Transportation

pay 3.8% less

Housing

pay 74.5% less

Childcare

pay 80.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 33.4% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 93.77 ALL (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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Albania compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
AL
10.8

Luxembourg performs better than Albania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
AL
18.8

Albania 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

LU
13.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
AL
1.8t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Albania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
AL
4.8%

Luxembourg performs better than Albania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
AL
$18,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
AL
10.8

Luxembourg performs better than Albania across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Albania

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

Albania passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Albania passport holders can enter Luxembourg 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 Albania than Luxembourg?

On average Albania is about 54% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Albania?

Budget about ALL713,328 for 3 months in Albania (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Albania: 20.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Albania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Albania safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Albania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Luxembourg?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

What language do they speak in Albania?

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

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At a Glance

LU AL
Population 650,364 3,095,344
Currency Euro (€) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Albanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112