Moving to Finland from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Finland, you would find that Finland is 21.9% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €40,242 in Finland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Finnish and Swedish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 €40,242

To maintain the same standard of living in Finland

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 25.8% less

Groceries

pay 30.0% less

Transportation

pay 10.8% less

Housing

pay 58.1% less

Childcare

pay 51.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 29.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown

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 Finland, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
3 ↓ 57% vs 2022

people moved from Luxembourg to Finland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Finland?

Top countries of origin for Finland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
FI
1.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LU
79%
FI
86%

Finland generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
FI
$6,433
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
FI
43.8

Finland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
FI
7.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
FI
5.5t

Finland performs significantly better than Luxembourg across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
FI
34.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
FI
7.1%

Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Finland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
FI
7.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
FI
$57,500

Luxembourg performs better than Finland 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
FI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
FI
2.1

Finland 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.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Helsinki Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Helsinki
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 58°/40°F (14°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 65°/49°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C)
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Month Luxembourg Helsinki
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 27°/17°F (-2.6°/-8.5°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 27°/15°F (-2.9°/-9.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 34°/22°F (1.1°/-5.6°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 46°/31°F (7.5°/-0.7°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 60°/40°F (15.5°/4.4°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 68°/49°F (19.8°/9.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.8°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.7°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 57°/43°F (14.0°/6.1°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.2°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 36°/28°F (2.5°/-2.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 31°/20°F (-0.8°/-6.6°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Finnish Meteorological Institute Finnish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Finland

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Finland without a visa.
Finland passport

Finland passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Finland 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 Finland than Luxembourg?

Generally yes: Finland runs about 37% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Finland?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around €10,060 in Finland for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Finland?

With 34.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Finland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Luxembourg and Finland.

Is Finland safe for expats?

Finland generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Finland is 1.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 86% of people in Finland feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Finland compared to Luxembourg?

Finland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Finland, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Finland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Helsinki is 48°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Helsinki receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Finland?

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU FI
Population 650,364 5,601,547
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Finnish, Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +358
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112