Moving to Luxembourg from Serbia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Serbia to Luxembourg? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Serbia to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 2.5 times more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,551,075 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly €147,275 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Serbia and Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,551,075 €147,275

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 99.1% more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 3.9 times more

Childcare

pay 4.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 0.0085 EUR (June 2026)

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 Serbia to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2023
147 ↓ 24% vs 2022

people moved from Serbia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
LU
3.9

Serbia generally does better on safety, though Luxembourg leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
LU
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia 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

RS
45.0
LU
13.0

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Serbia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RS
29.3
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
LU
3.2

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Belgrade Luxembourg
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Data: 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 Serbia?

On average Luxembourg is around 129% pricier than Serbia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €36,819 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a RSD7,551,075 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?

Serbia 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 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Serbia?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

RS LU
Population 6,739,471 650,364
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Euro (€)
Languages Serbian French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112