Moving to Vietnam from Luxembourg
What to Expect
Considering a move from Luxembourg to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 70.7% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €67,000 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly ₫570,000,000 in Vietnam to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hanoi averages 82°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Luxembourg and Vietnam.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → ₫570,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam
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Restaurants
pay 86.9% less
Groceries
pay 53.5% less
Transportation
pay 43.9% less
Housing
pay 80.6% less
Childcare
pay 61.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 76.2% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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 generally does better on environment, though Vietnam leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 performs better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Vietnam 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 performs better than Vietnam across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Administration des Contributions Directes (2016), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Luxembourg | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Free
Vietnam passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Vietnam than Luxembourg?
On average Vietnam is about 71% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?
Budget about ₫142,500,000 for 3 months in Vietnam (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Vietnam?
Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 23.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Luxembourg?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 29.8 in Luxembourg. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
