Moving to Luxembourg from Senegal

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Senegal to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Senegal to Luxembourg. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Senegal to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
92 ↓ 5% vs 2022

people moved from Senegal 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Senegal to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
LU
29.9

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SN
65.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
LU
10.6t

Senegal 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

SN
1.4
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Senegal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
LU
$132,400

Senegal 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

SN
70.0 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
LU
3.2

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

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Dakar Luxembourg
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Senegal 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?

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?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Senegal?

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

SN LU
Population 17,923,036 650,364
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112