Moving to Djibouti from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Luxembourg to Djibouti? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Luxembourg to Djibouti. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Djibouti averages 93°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Djibouti compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
DJ
23.3

Luxembourg performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
DJ
2.0

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
DJ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
DJ
0.8t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Djibouti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
DJ
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
DJ
6.3%

Luxembourg performs better than Djibouti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
DJ
$6,500

Luxembourg performs better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
DJ
46.9

Luxembourg performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Djibouti
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 96°/81°F (35°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 104°/86°F (40°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Luxembourg Djibouti
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Luxembourg passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
Djibouti passport holders need a visa to enter Luxembourg.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Djibouti: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Djibouti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Luxembourg?

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU DJ
Population 650,364 957,273
Currency Euro (€) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +253
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112