Thinking about moving to Luxembourg? This overview pulls together how it compares across the things that shape daily life: cost, language, safety, healthcare and the route to staying long term. In MoveMap’s model, Luxembourg stands out for strong public transport, political stability and everyday safety, while it is worth weighing a higher cost of living, a tight housing market and a less remote-ready setup.
Luxembourg at a glance
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Cost of living88/100
Cost of living here sits among the pricier EU countries. As rough monthly figures, a typical net salary is around €3500 and a one-bedroom rent runs about €1900 a month. Your real budget depends heavily on the city and your lifestyle.
English85/100
English is very widely spoken. You can handle daily life in the cities in English, though some official paperwork is still in the local language.
Safety88/100
This is a MoveMap score out of 100 (higher is safer), so 88/100 means very safe: violent crime is rare and most areas feel comfortable at any hour. The usual big-city pickpocketing is the main thing to watch.
Healthcare85/100
Scored 85/100 in MoveMap's model (higher is better). A strong universal system with good access and quality; most needs are covered publicly.
ClimateMild
A mild, temperate climate without big extremes. Typical daytime highs: winter around 4°C, spring 14°C, summer 24°C, autumn 13°C. Figures are approximate and vary by region.
Citizenship~5 yrs
On the ordinary residence route you can usually apply for permanent residence after about 5 years, and for citizenship after about 5 years of continuous legal residence. Marriage to a citizen or ancestry can be much faster. Most countries also require a language test (commonly around B1) and some restrict holding two passports, so confirm Luxembourg's current rules and dual-citizenship stance.
Taxesto ~45.8%
Personal income tax: Progressive to 42%, plus solidarity surcharge (top ~45.8%). As a freelancer: Same brackets on profit. Company owners: ~23.87% effective in Luxembourg City (cut in 2025), dividends 15% WHT; half taxed at personal rates for residents. Rates as of July 2026. Tax rules change every budget cycle and depend on your personal situation: verify with a licensed tax advisor before acting.
Where Luxembourg stands out
Relative to the other 26 EU countries, Luxembourg scores best for:
- Strong public transport.
- Political stability.
- Everyday safety.
Worth weighing before you move
Every country has trade-offs. For Luxembourg, keep an eye on:
- A higher cost of living.
- A tight housing market.
- A less remote-ready setup.
Is Luxembourg right for you?
These are general patterns. Whether Luxembourg actually fits depends on your income, work, family, documents and what you want from a move, and the right city matters as much as the country. The quickest way to see where Luxembourg lands for your situation is the MoveMap check.