City guide

🇱🇺 Living in Luxembourg City

Europe's wealthiest capital — high salaries, trilingual culture, and the impatriation tax regime

At a glance

Population
130,000 (metro: 200,000)
Currency
EUR
Avg. salary
€55,000–€85,000
Effective tax
25–35%
Climate
Oceanic
Tax regime
Progressive 0–42%, expat regime available
Nomad visa
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Cost of living

Rent (1-bed, center) €1,700/mo
Rent (1-bed, suburb) €1,300/mo
Groceries (single) €350/mo
Groceries (family) €800/mo
Transport pass Included
Restaurant (2 people, mid-range) €70
Coffee €3.50
Gym membership €45/mo
Healthcare Universal system via CNS, employee contributions ~3.05%
Frugal
€2,200
/month
Moderate
€3,200
/month
Comfortable
€4,500
/month

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Why choose Luxembourg City?

Highest minimum wage in the EU (€2,570/month)

EU financial hub — banking, fund management, fintech

Trilingual (French, German, Luxembourgish) + English widely used

Free public transport nationwide (since 2020)

Impatriation regime: 30% tax-free allowance for qualified expats

47% of residents are foreign nationals — truly international

Quality of life

Overall
8.5
Safety
9
Healthcare
9
Education
8.5
Air Quality
8
Expat Community
9.5
English Proficiency
8

Moving to Luxembourg City : checklist

  1. 1 Research visa/work permit (EU citizens: freedom of movement)
  2. 2 Calculate net salary with impatriation regime
  3. 3 Find accommodation (atHome.lu, immotop.lu)
  4. 4 Register with commune within 8 days of arrival
  5. 5 Open bank account (BGL BNP Paribas, Spuerkeess)
  6. 6 Register with CNS (national health insurance)
  7. 7 Join expat communities (InterNations, Luxembourg Expats FB)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Luxembourg? +
Luxembourg is expensive but compensated by high salaries. A single person needs €2,200–3,200/month. Rent for a 1-bed in the center averages €1,700. Public transport is free nationwide.
How much tax will I pay in Luxembourg? +
Luxembourg has progressive rates from 0–42%. With the impatriation regime, qualifying expats can receive up to 30% of their gross salary tax-free (max €50,000/year). Effective rates typically range 25–35%.
Is Luxembourg good for expats? +
Excellent — 47% of the population is foreign-born, making it the most international country in the EU. English is widely used in business, and the expat community is large and well-organized.
What is the average salary in Luxembourg? +
Average gross salary is around €65,000–75,000/year. In finance and tech, €80,000–120,000 is common. Luxembourg has the highest minimum wage in the EU at €2,570/month.
Do I need to speak Luxembourgish? +
Not for most jobs. French is the most common business language, followed by English and German. Luxembourgish is mostly used informally. Many expats never learn it.

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