Moving to Luxembourg from Portugal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Portugal to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Portugal to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 76.7% more expensive than Portugal overall. A €64,304 salary in Portugal would need to be roughly €110,366 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 69°F in Lisbon, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Portugal to Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €110,366
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 81.9% more
Groceries
pay 76.8% more
Transportation
pay 66.7% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 2.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 62.5% 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 Portugal to Luxembourg, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Portugal to Luxembourg.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Portugal 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Portugal leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Portugal across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Portugal generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in life expectancy.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, 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 | Lisbon | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lisbon | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Portugal
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 Portugal?
No — Luxembourg is on average about 72% more expensive than Portugal. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €27,592 in Luxembourg on a €64,304 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?
Portugal 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 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Portugal?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 57.7 in Portugal. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
