Moving to Luxembourg from New Jersey

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What to Expect

Considering a move from New Jersey to Luxembourg? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from New Jersey to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 9.8% more expensive than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly €81,068 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Jersey and Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €81,068

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 28.9% more

Groceries

pay 3.5% less

Transportation

pay 72.6% more

Housing

pay 11.5% more

Childcare

pay 34.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 22.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 EUR (June 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from New Jersey to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2023
371 ↓ 13% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to New Jersey.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
LU
22.6%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
LU
99.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than New Jersey across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
LU
$132,400

New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs

Luxembourg performs significantly better than New Jersey across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Trenton Luxembourg
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Luxembourg passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Luxembourg than New Jersey?

On average Luxembourg is around 24% pricier than New Jersey, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €20,267 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

From major Luxembourg cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Luxembourg are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to New Jersey?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In New Jersey, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LU
Population 8,791,894 650,364
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +352
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112