Moving to Luxembourg from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Luxembourg? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 2.7 times more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,683 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly €139,874 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 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,683 → €139,874
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.5 times more
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 2.1 times more
Housing
pay 3.3 times more
Childcare
pay 3.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.2% 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 Saudi Arabia to Luxembourg.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Saudi Arabia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saudi Arabia 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
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Luxembourg 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
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia leads in education spending.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Riyadh | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Required
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Saudi Arabia?
On average Luxembourg is around 113% pricier than Saudi Arabia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Budget about €34,968 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a SAR281,683 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?
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
