Living in Luxembourg
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Luxembourg
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Luxembourg.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Luxembourg
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Luxembourg
Monthly costs
Luxembourg City
Rent (center)
1,800 USD/mo
Groceries
450 USD/mo
Transport
0 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,430 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Single Permit (EU)
Duration: 1-3 years
Non-EU with job offer
-
EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years
Min €8,658/month — highest threshold in EU
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 42%
Social Security (Employee)
0.1245%
Lowest VAT in EU (17%). EU financial hub. Free public transport.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Luxembourg. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Luxembourg eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Luxembourg and access services from home.
Get NordVPN →Language
iTalki
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