Moving to Luxembourg from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 70.7% more expensive than Slovenia overall. A €64,304 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly €114,682 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 Slovenia to Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 €114,682

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 49.5% more

Groceries

pay 60.0% more

Transportation

pay 82.8% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.0% 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 Slovenia to Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
46 ↑ 7% vs 2022

people moved from Slovenia 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 Slovenia 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

SI
0.6
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
LU
3.9

Slovenia 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

SI
$5,425
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
LU
29.9

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
LU
10.6t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Slovenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
LU
3.2

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Luxembourg leads in life expectancy.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Ljubljana Luxembourg
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Day-to-day costs in Luxembourg run about 78% higher than Slovenia 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around €28,670 in Luxembourg for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Slovenia and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Slovenia 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 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in suicide rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

SI LU
Population 2,101,208 650,364
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Slovene French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112