Moving to Luxembourg from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Suriname to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2020
1

people moved from Suriname 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 Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
LU
29.9

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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

SR
39.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
LU
10.6t

Suriname 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

SR
20.2
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
LU
4.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
LU
3.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Paramaribo Luxembourg
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Suriname 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?

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?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Suriname?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

SR LU
Population 632,638 650,364
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112