Moving to Ukraine from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Luxembourg to Ukraine — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Luxembourg to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 63.3% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,700 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly UAH1,104,483 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Luxembourg to Ukraine.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 UAH1,104,483

To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 75.1% less

Groceries

pay 62.8% less

Transportation

pay 44.5% less

Housing

pay 82.6% less

Childcare

pay 76.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 66.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 50.84 UAH (July 2026)

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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Luxembourg to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
UA
3.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
UA
10.5

Luxembourg performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
UA
$1,382
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
UA
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
UA
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
UA
3.1t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Ukraine 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
UA
18.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
UA
12.3%

Luxembourg performs better than Ukraine across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
UA
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
UA
$16,200

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Ukraine 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
UA
73.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
UA
7.3

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Ukraine 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.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Kiev
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 68°/51°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 43°/33°F (6°/1°C)
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Month Luxembourg Kiev
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

Ukraine passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Ukraine 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 Ukraine than Luxembourg?

Yes — Ukraine is on average about 67% cheaper than Luxembourg. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly UAH276,121 in Ukraine on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Ukraine?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ukraine has 18.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Ukraine safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ukraine is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Ukraine?

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

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At a Glance

LU UA
Population 650,364 43,528,136
Currency Euro (€) Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Ukrainian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +380
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112