Moving to Luxembourg from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 3.1 times more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR28,838 salary in Oman would need to be roughly €169,849 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oman and Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

OMR28,838 €169,849

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 5.6 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 4.0 times more

Childcare

pay 4.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 OMR = 2.27 EUR (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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Oman to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Oman 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 Oman.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
LU
3.9

Oman generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
LU
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman 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

OM
104.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
LU
10.6t

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Oman across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
LU
3.2

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Oman leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Muscat Luxembourg
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Required
Oman passport holders need a visa to enter Luxembourg.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Oman 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 Luxembourg than Oman?

On average Luxembourg is around 159% pricier than Oman, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €42,462 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a OMR28,838 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

Connectivity is usually fine (Luxembourg: 38.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Luxembourg offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Oman 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 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Oman?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

OM LU
Population 3,764,348 650,364
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 112