Moving to Luxembourg from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Luxembourg? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 22.5% more expensive than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly €80,435 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Luxembourg.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €80,435
To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 34.2% more
Groceries
pay 14.4% more
Transportation
pay 77.7% more
Housing
pay 20.6% more
Childcare
pay 12.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.4% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from United States to Luxembourg.
people moved from United States to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg performs significantly better than United States 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
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
Luxembourg performs significantly better than United States 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 States leads in electricity per capita.
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
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.
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 States leads in education spending.
Data: Internal Revenue Service, 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 | Washington | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Luxembourg
Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holder visiting United States
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 States?
On average Luxembourg is around 23% pricier than United States, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?
Budget about €20,109 for 3 months in Luxembourg (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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 United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to United States?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 36.1 in United States. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Luxembourg compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Luxembourg?
The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In United States, the official language is English.
