Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s fortress-city streets and trilingual culture create a crossroads experience at the heart of Western Europe.
Overview
Luxembourg City’s dramatic valleys and historic ramparts reflect the country’s strategic location and layered history. Daily life moves fluidly between Luxembourgish, French, and German, while the euro links this microstate to its neighbors. The region’s cross-border energy shapes a distinct local rhythm.
At a glance
Languages
- French(Official)
- German(Official)
- Luxembourgish(Official)
- English(Widespread)
- Portuguese(Widespread)
Population681,987
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
1 EUR = 1.1673 USD
1 USD = 0.8567 EUR
Popular places
Luxembourg
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch stronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for EU Blue Card, Work (Employer-Sponsored), Family Reunification, and 1 more.
EU Blue Card
European Commission Immigration Portal EU Blue Card route for highly qualified non-EU workers in Luxembourg.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Luxembourg as employed workers.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Family Reunification
European Commission Immigration Portal family reunification route for eligible non-EU family members joining a sponsor in Luxembourg.
Self-Employment
Languages
- French(Official)
- German(Official)
- Luxembourgish(Official)
- English(Widespread)
- Portuguese(Widespread)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Luxembourg.
Canada
Take normal security precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
Take normal security precautions in Luxembourg.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
Advisory effective · Verified
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Luxembourg. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
There were changes to the advisory level and risk indicators for a carveout, Level 2 for unexploded ordnance. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Luxembourg. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Luxembourg is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Level: 2 - Exercise increased caution - Northern Luxembourg Exercise increased caution in the north and east parts of Luxembourg due to unexploded ordnance from World Wars I and II. These are especially present in areas where the Battle of the Bulge took place in
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