Moving to Luxembourg from Zambia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Zambia 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 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Zambia to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Zambia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
LU
29.9

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZM
50.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
LU
10.6t

Zambia 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

ZM
0.4
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
LU
4.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
LU
$132,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.3 yrs
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
LU
3.2

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Lusaka Luxembourg
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Zambia 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?

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?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Zambia?

Zambia 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 2.6 in Zambia. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

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

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At a Glance

ZM LU
Population 19,642,123 650,364
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Euro (€)
Languages English French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112