Moving to Luxembourg from Samoa

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Samoa to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Samoa to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Samoa to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2016
1

people moved from Samoa 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

How Samoa and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

WS
$474
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
LU
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa 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

WS
34.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
LU
10.6t

Samoa generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.8
LU
38.7

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

WS
75.2 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
LU
3.2

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Samoa across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Apia Luxembourg
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Samoa without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Samoa and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Samoa?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS LU
Population 206,179 650,364
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112