Moving to Slovakia from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 40.8% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,579 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €32,077 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,579 €32,077

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 48.7% less

Groceries

pay 37.5% less

Transportation

pay 30.2% less

Housing

pay 53.8% less

Childcare

pay 58.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 28.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown

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?

Real numbers on people moving from Luxembourg to Slovakia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2022
2

people moved from Luxembourg to Slovakia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovakia?

Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Luxembourg and Slovakia 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
SK
0.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LU
79%
SK
74%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
SK
$3,230
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
SK
36.8

Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
SK
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
SK
5.5t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Slovakia 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
SK
33.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
SK
2.4%

Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovakia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
SK
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
SK
$39,300

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovakia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
SK
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
SK
4.8

Luxembourg performs better than Slovakia 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

Bratislava Rain: 22.6 in/yr (574 mm)
61° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Bratislava
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 78°/58°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Luxembourg Bratislava
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Slovakia

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Slovakia without a visa.
Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Slovakia passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.

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 Slovakia than Luxembourg?

Generally yes: Slovakia runs about 51% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,579 comparable salary, that's around €8,019 in Slovakia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Slovakia?

With 33.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovakia 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 Slovakia.

Is Slovakia safe for expats?

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Slovakia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 74% of people in Slovakia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Luxembourg?

Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Slovakia?

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

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At a Glance

LU SK
Population 650,364 5,431,252
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +421
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112