Moving to United States from Luxembourg
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Luxembourg to United States — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Luxembourg to United States, you would find that United States is 8.8% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,577 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly $60,956 in United States to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Luxembourg to United States.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → $60,956
To maintain the same standard of living in United States
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Restaurants
pay 23.8% less
Groceries
pay 2.9% less
Transportation
pay 37.7% less
Housing
pay 14.7% less
Childcare
pay 24.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Luxembourg to United States, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Luxembourg to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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148.3,875
Luxembourg
Key Indicator Comparison
How Luxembourg and United States 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
Luxembourg performs better than United States across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
Luxembourg performs better than United States 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
share of households with internet
Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though United States leads in electricity per capita.
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
share of people below the poverty line
United States 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 United States 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 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States 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 United States than Luxembourg?
Generally yes: United States runs about 19% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to United States?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around $15,239 in United States for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from United States?
With 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United States 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 United States.
Is United States safe for expats?
Luxembourg performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 63% of people in United States feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
