Moving to Luxembourg from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 23.8% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £56,814 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly €91,130 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Kingdom to Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
£56,814 → €91,130
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 49.2% more
Groceries
pay 61.7% more
Transportation
pay 23.3% more
Housing
pay 44.7% more
Childcare
pay 11.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.0% less
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?
How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Luxembourg, based on official data.
people moved from United Kingdom to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Luxembourg.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs better than Luxembourg 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Kingdom performs better than Luxembourg across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Luxembourg generally does better on infrastructure, though United Kingdom leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom leads in unemployment 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 United Kingdom leads in education spending.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | London | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Met Office,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 United Kingdom?
No — Luxembourg is on average about 38% more expensive than United Kingdom. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €22,782 in Luxembourg on a £56,814 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Luxembourg safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs better than Luxembourg across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in adult obesity rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 60°F in London. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
