Moving to Luxembourg from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 52.0% more expensive than New Zealand overall. A NZ$125,240 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly €108,219 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Zealand to Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$125,240 → €108,219
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 57.4% more
Groceries
pay 49.9% more
Transportation
pay 58.4% more
Housing
pay 95.5% more
Childcare
pay 77.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.3% 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?
How many people actually move from New Zealand to Luxembourg, based on official data.
people moved from New Zealand to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Luxembourg.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths.
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
New Zealand performs better than Luxembourg across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand performs 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 performs significantly better than New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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 New Zealand leads in education spending.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Wellington | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Zealand?
No — Luxembourg is on average about 68% more expensive than New Zealand. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €27,055 in Luxembourg on a NZ$125,240 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 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 Luxembourg safe for expats?
New Zealand generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand performs better than Luxembourg across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
