Moving to Portugal from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Considering a move from Luxembourg to Portugal? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Portugal, you would find that Portugal is 35.4% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €37,466 in Portugal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lisbon averages 69°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Luxembourg and Portugal.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €37,466
To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 43.4% less
Groceries
pay 41.2% less
Transportation
pay 19.8% less
Housing
pay 49.5% less
Childcare
pay 47.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.5% less
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 Portugal.
people moved from Luxembourg to Portugal · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Portugal?
Top countries of origin for Portugal's foreign-born residents.
- 179,524
- 154,017
- 104,164
- 80,570
- 68,299
- 53,384
- · · ·
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26.4,502
Luxembourg
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Portugal 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 Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Portugal 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Portugal leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Luxembourg performs better than Portugal across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Portugal leads in infant mortality.
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 | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Portugal. To live, work, or study long-term in Portugal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Portugal's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Free
Portugal 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 Portugal than Luxembourg?
On average Portugal is about 42% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Portugal?
Budget about €9,366 for 3 months in Portugal (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 Portugal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Portugal: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Portugal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Portugal safe for expats?
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Portugal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Luxembourg?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 57.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
