Moving to Belgium from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Considering a move from Luxembourg to Belgium? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 10.8% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,700 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €45,549 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Luxembourg and Belgium.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €45,549
To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.1% less
Groceries
pay 24.9% less
Transportation
pay 9.0% less
Housing
pay 35.0% less
Childcare
pay 19.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.0% more
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 Luxembourg to Belgium.
people moved from Luxembourg to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Luxembourg.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Belgium leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in life expectancy.
Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Luxembourg | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Institut Royal Météorologique
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Free
Belgium passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Belgium than Luxembourg?
On average Belgium is about 31% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
Budget about €11,387 for 3 months in Belgium (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Belgium safe for expats?
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 62% of people in Belgium feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Luxembourg?
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
