Moving to Ireland from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Considering a move from Luxembourg to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 14.6% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €67,000 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €57,200 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Luxembourg and Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €57,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 21.4% less
Groceries
pay 15.5% less
Transportation
pay 4.3% more
Housing
pay 16.1% less
Childcare
pay 51.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.8% more
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Luxembourg to Ireland.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
- 25,104
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84.177
Luxembourg
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Luxembourg.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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 Ireland 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
share of households with internet
Luxembourg performs better than Ireland across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in unemployment 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 performs better than Ireland 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), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Luxembourg | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland than Luxembourg?
On average Ireland is about 15% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Budget about €14,300 for 3 months in Ireland (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 75% of people in Ireland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 29.8 in Luxembourg. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
