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 54.9% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €67,000 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly ALL2,770,000 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?

€67,000 → ALL2,770,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Albania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 56.5% less

Groceries

pay 42.5% less

Transportation

pay 6.4% more

Housing

pay 73.3% less

Childcare

pay 82.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.3% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 91.59 ALL (October 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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
AL
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
AL
10.8

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
AL
$1,465
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.8
AL
18.8

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania 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

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
40.3
AL
24.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

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 World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
6.3%
AL
10.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$147,252
AL
$12,998

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LU
83.2 yrs
AL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
1.9
AL
8.3

Luxembourg performs better than Albania across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Administration des Contributions Directes (2016), Albanian Taxation Office (2016). How we calculate this

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 55% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Albania?

Budget about ALL692,500 for 3 months in Albania (based on a €67,000 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: 24.9 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 generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 29.8 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 686,970 2,349,580
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