Moving to New Zealand from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Considering a move from Luxembourg to New Zealand? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Luxembourg to New Zealand, you would find that New Zealand is 21.7% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly NZ$74,418 in New Zealand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Luxembourg and New Zealand.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → NZ$74,418
To maintain the same standard of living in New Zealand
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 36.4% less
Groceries
pay 22.3% less
Transportation
pay 31.9% less
Housing
pay 45.3% less
Childcare
pay 33.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.2% 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 New Zealand.
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Luxembourg.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though New Zealand leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand performs significantly better than Luxembourg across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand performs significantly better than Luxembourg across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Luxembourg performs better than New Zealand 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
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.
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 generally does better on family life, though New Zealand leads in education spending.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Luxembourg | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
New Zealand National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel Authorisation
New Zealand 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 New Zealand than Luxembourg?
On average New Zealand is about 41% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to New Zealand?
Budget about NZ$18,604 for 3 months in New Zealand (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from New Zealand?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though New Zealand leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Luxembourg?
New Zealand performs significantly better than Luxembourg across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Wellington is 62°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Wellington receives around 37.7 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
