Moving to Croatia from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Considering a move from Luxembourg to Croatia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Croatia, you would find that Croatia is 33.9% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly HRK268,687 in Croatia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Luxembourg and Croatia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → HRK268,687
To maintain the same standard of living in Croatia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 28.1% less
Groceries
pay 44.4% less
Transportation
pay 20.4% less
Housing
pay 53.6% less
Childcare
pay 59.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.4% less
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 Croatia.
Who's moving to Croatia?
Top countries of origin for Croatia's foreign-born residents.
- 381,100
- 48,170
- 31,783
- 18,432
- 9,462
- 5,815
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63.27
Luxembourg
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Croatia compared to Luxembourg.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Croatia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Croatia 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
Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Croatia leads in water stress level.
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
Luxembourg performs better than Croatia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Croatia leads in education spending.
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 | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Croatia. To live, work, or study long-term in Croatia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Croatia's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Croatia
Visa Free
Croatia 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 Croatia than Luxembourg?
On average Croatia is about 45% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Croatia?
Budget about HRK67,172 for 3 months in Croatia (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Croatia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Croatia: 27.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Croatia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Croatia safe for expats?
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Croatia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Croatia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.
How is healthcare in Croatia compared to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Croatia compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Zagreb is 60°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Zagreb receives around 33.7 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Croatia?
The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
