Moving to Luxembourg from Slovakia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovakia to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 2.0 times more expensive than Slovakia overall. A €65,850 salary in Slovakia would need to be roughly €134,626 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?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Slovakia to Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 €134,626

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 99.7% more

Groceries

pay 74.0% more

Transportation

pay 77.3% more

Housing

pay 2.9 times more

Childcare

pay 2.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 56.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown

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?

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

Moved in 2023
60 ↓ 18% vs 2022

people moved from Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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

SK
0.7
LU
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

SK
74%
LU
79%

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Slovakia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SK
$3,230
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SK
36.8
LU
29.9

Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SK
30.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SK
5.5t
LU
10.6t

Slovakia 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

SK
33.0
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SK
2.4%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovakia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SK
5.8%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SK
$39,300
LU
$132,400

Slovakia generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SK
78.3 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SK
4.8
LU
3.2

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

Data: Tax Directorate, Slovakia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bratislava Rain: 22.6 in/yr (574 mm)
61° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bratislava Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Bratislava Luxembourg
Jan 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovakia 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.

Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Slovakia

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Slovakia 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 Slovakia?

Day-to-day costs in Luxembourg run about 104% higher than Slovakia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,850 comparable salary, that's around €33,656 in Luxembourg for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 Slovakia and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg generally does better on safety, though Slovakia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Slovakia. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Slovakia?

Slovakia 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 36.8 in Slovakia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovakia: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 61°F in Bratislava. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Bratislava gets 22.6 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

SK LU
Population 5,431,252 650,364
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Slovak French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +421 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112