Moving to Luxembourg from Poland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Poland to Luxembourg? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Poland to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 2.1 times more expensive than Poland overall. A PLN284,306 salary in Poland would need to be roughly €130,105 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Poland and Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
PLN284,306 → €130,105
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 87.3% more
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 2.9 times more
Childcare
pay 3.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.7% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Poland to Luxembourg.
people moved from Poland to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Poland.
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 generally does better on safety, though Poland 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
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Poland generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.
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 significantly better than Poland 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
Poland 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 Poland leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Poland, 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 | Warsaw | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Warsaw | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.
Poland passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Poland
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 Luxembourg than Poland?
On average Luxembourg is around 98% pricier than Poland, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Budget about €32,526 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a PLN284,306 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?
Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Poland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Poland?
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Poland?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Poland, the official language is Polish.
