Moving to India from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to India, you would find that India is 77.0% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly ₹1,229,375 in India to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 ₹1,229,375

To maintain the same standard of living in India

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 86.7% less

Groceries

pay 75.2% less

Transportation

pay 63.6% less

Housing

pay 90.8% less

Childcare

pay 92.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 64.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 110.88 INR (June 2026)

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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Key Indicator Comparison

How Luxembourg and India 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
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
IN
15.4

Luxembourg performs better than India across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
IN
7.3

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
IN
2.2t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
IN
66.5%

Luxembourg performs better than India 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%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
IN
$9,200

India generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
IN
30.3

Luxembourg performs better than India across all family life metrics.

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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Delhi
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Luxembourg Delhi
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Luxembourg passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.
India passport

India passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
India 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

Is it cheaper to live in India than Luxembourg?

Generally yes: India runs about 83% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to India?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around ₹307,344 in India for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from India?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, India 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 India.

Is India safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in India compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU IN
Population 650,364 1,389,637,446
Currency Euro (€) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112