Moving to Luxembourg from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ukraine to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 4.2 times more expensive than Ukraine overall. A UAH3,321,981 salary in Ukraine would need to be roughly €194,462 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 Ukraine and Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

UAH3,321,981 €194,462

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.9 times more

Groceries

pay 3.4 times more

Transportation

pay 3.9 times more

Housing

pay 7.4 times more

Childcare

pay 4.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.5 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UAH = 0.0194 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 Ukraine to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2023
807 ↓ 81% vs 2022

people moved from Ukraine 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 Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

UA
$1,382
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
LU
29.9

Ukraine 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

UA
66.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
LU
10.6t

Ukraine 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

UA
18.3
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
12.3%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Ukraine across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UA
9.8%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UA
73.5 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
LU
3.2

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

Data: Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kiev Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Kiev Luxembourg
Jan 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Ukraine

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Ukraine 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 Ukraine?

On average Luxembourg is around 202% pricier than Ukraine, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Budget about €48,616 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a UAH3,321,981 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?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Ukraine?

Ukraine 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 29.9 in Ukraine. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

UA LU
Population 43,528,136 650,364
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Euro (€)
Languages Ukrainian French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +380 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112