Moving to Switzerland from Luxembourg
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Luxembourg to Switzerland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Switzerland, you would find that Switzerland is 43.1% more expensive than Luxembourg overall. A €65,078 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly CHF69,086 in Switzerland to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Luxembourg to Switzerland.
What does your salary buy?
€65,078 → CHF69,086
To maintain the same standard of living in Switzerland
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 45.7% more
Groceries
pay 20.8% more
Transportation
pay 17.7% more
Housing
pay 8.9% less
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 73.8% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Luxembourg to Switzerland, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Luxembourg to Switzerland · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Luxembourg and Switzerland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Switzerland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg 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 | Bern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Bern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland than Luxembourg?
Day-to-day costs in Switzerland run about 16% higher than Luxembourg on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Switzerland?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,078 comparable salary, that's around CHF17,272 in Switzerland for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Switzerland?
With 47.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Switzerland 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 Switzerland.
Is Switzerland safe for expats?
Switzerland generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 72% of people in Switzerland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Switzerland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Switzerland, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Switzerland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Switzerland compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Bern is 55°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Bern receives around 42.8 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Switzerland?
The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
