Moving to Arkansas from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Luxembourg to Arkansas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Luxembourg to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 21.1% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,374 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly $42,734 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Luxembourg to Arkansas.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $42,734

To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 27.2% less

Groceries

pay 21.5% less

Transportation

pay 46.9% less

Housing

pay 25.7% less

Childcare

pay 1.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.9% 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Luxembourg to Arkansas, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Luxembourg and Arkansas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

LU
22.6%
AR
38.3%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

LU
99.0%
AR
84.9%

Luxembourg performs better than Arkansas 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%
AR
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
AR
$47,319

Arkansas 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
AR
73.8 yrs

Luxembourg performs better than Arkansas 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

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Little Rock
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 56°/38°F (13°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Luxembourg Little Rock
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°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 Arkansas than Luxembourg?

Generally yes: Arkansas runs about 43% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,374 comparable salary, that's around $10,684 in Arkansas for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Arkansas?

Working remotely from Arkansas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Luxembourg and Arkansas.

How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Luxembourg?

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

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

The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Arkansas?

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

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At a Glance

LU
Population 650,364 2,915,918
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