Moving to Arizona from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Arizona, you would find that Arizona is 15.9% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,374 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly $49,910 in Arizona to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $49,910

To maintain the same standard of living in Arizona

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

Restaurants

pay 21.4% less

Groceries

pay 13.4% less

Transportation

pay 39.9% less

Housing

pay 6.5% less

Childcare

pay 13.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (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?

How many people actually move from Luxembourg to Arizona, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
20 ↑ 5% vs 2022

people moved from Luxembourg to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Luxembourg to Arizona.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

LU
22.6%
AZ
33.6%

Luxembourg performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

LU
99.0%
AZ
90.5%

Luxembourg performs better than Arizona across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
AZ
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
AZ
$58,628

Arizona generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
AZ
76.3 yrs

Luxembourg performs better than Arizona across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Phoenix
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 73°/49°F (23°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 95°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 103°/80°F (40°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 77°/54°F (25°/12°C)
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Month Luxembourg Phoenix
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
United States 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 Arizona than Luxembourg?

Yes — Arizona is on average about 33% cheaper than Luxembourg. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Arizona?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $12,478 in Arizona on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Arizona?

Usually fine from major cities in Arizona. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Arizona compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Arizona?

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

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At a Glance

LU
Population 650,364 6,392,017
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911