Moving to Indonesia from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Luxembourg to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Luxembourg to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 74.9% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €67,000 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly IDR341,000,000 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Indonesia cheaper than Luxembourg?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 88.8% less

Groceries

pay 50.8% less

Transportation

pay 55.0% less

Housing

pay 85.2% less

Childcare

pay 84.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 69.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 20283.45 IDR (October 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.

What salary do you need in Indonesia?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → IDR341,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Luxembourg to Indonesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
ID
0.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LU
79%
ID
63%

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.8
ID
5.2

Indonesia 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
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
ID
2.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
40.3
ID
4.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
ID
29.7%

Luxembourg performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
6.3%
ID
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$147,252
ID
$5,060

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LU
83.2 yrs
ID
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
1.9
ID
15.2

Luxembourg performs better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Administration des Contributions Directes (2016), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Indonesia vs Luxembourg

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Jakarta
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Luxembourg Jakarta
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Can you move from Luxembourg to Indonesia?

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

Indonesia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
Indonesia 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 Indonesia than Luxembourg?

Yes — Indonesia is on average about 75% cheaper than Luxembourg. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IDR85,250,000 in Indonesia on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Indonesia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 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 Indonesia safe for expats?

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 63% of people in Indonesia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Luxembourg?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 29.8 in Luxembourg. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

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

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At a Glance

LU ID
Population 686,970 285,721,236
Currency Euro (€) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Indonesian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112 112