Moving to Estonia from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Luxembourg to Estonia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 32.6% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €32,852 in Estonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Luxembourg to Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €32,852
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 31.2% less
Groceries
pay 46.2% less
Transportation
pay 27.4% less
Housing
pay 47.1% less
Childcare
pay 64.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.4% 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?
How many people actually move from Luxembourg to Estonia, based on official data.
people moved from Luxembourg to Estonia · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Luxembourg to Estonia.
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 performs better than Estonia across all safety metrics.
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 Estonia 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 Estonia 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 Estonia 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
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in top income tax 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
Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Estonia 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 | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Luxembourg | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Estonia. To live, work, or study long-term in Estonia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Estonia's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia 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 Estonia than Luxembourg?
Yes — Estonia is on average about 49% cheaper than Luxembourg. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €8,213 in Estonia on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Estonia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Estonia has 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Estonia safe for expats?
Luxembourg performs better than Estonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 75% of people in Estonia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
