Moving to Luxembourg from Syria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Syria to Luxembourg? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Syria to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Luxembourg.
people moved from Syria to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Syria generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Luxembourg performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Damascus | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.
Syria passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Required
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-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 Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Syria?
Syria 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 11.9 in Syria. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
