Moving to Greenland from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
GL
5.4

Luxembourg performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
GL
10.5t

Greenland 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
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LU
99.0%
GL
69.5%

Luxembourg performs better than Greenland 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%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
GL
$68,100

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
GL
8.8

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU GL
Population 650,364 57,792
Currency Euro (€) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112