Pros and Cons of Living in Luxembourg
Last updated on Jan 07, 2024
Summary: The pros of living in Luxembourg include its high quality of life, excellent infrastructure, low crime rate, and strong economy. Additionally, Luxembourg is a multilingual country with three official languages, making it a great place to learn a new language. The country also offers a wide range of cultural activities and attractions, as well as a vibrant nightlife. On the other hand, the cost of living in Luxembourg is quite high, and the housing market is competitive. Additionally, the country is quite small, so there are limited job opportunities and career prospects.
What are the pros and cons of living in Luxembourg?
Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Luxembourg responded:
"Expats and digital nomads in Luxembourg appreciate the country's high quality of life, with its excellent infrastructure, low crime rate, and excellent public transportation system. They also enjoy the country's diverse cultural offerings, with its many museums, galleries, and festivals. Additionally, the country's strong economy and low taxes make it an attractive place to live and work. On the downside, expats and digital nomads may find the cost of living in Luxembourg to be quite high, and the language barrier can be a challenge," said one in Luxembourg.
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What do expats in Luxembourg appreciate most about the local culture?
"Expats in Luxembourg appreciate the country's strong sense of community and the welcoming attitude of the locals. They also enjoy the country's rich cultural heritage, with its many festivals, museums, and galleries. Additionally, expats appreciate the country's excellent infrastructure, with its efficient public transportation system and modern amenities. Finally, expats enjoy the country's high quality of life, with its low crime rate, excellent healthcare system, and high standard of living," said a person living in Luxembourg.
"We truly appreciate how kind people are here! That really surprised us. For the most part, people are very helpful and considerate. We love that it's a small country and that they take very good care of their people. The medical system is really good. The cost for all public transportation within all of Luxembourg is only 45euros for a monthly pass which to us is very reasonable. Students can purchase an annual, all access pass for a little more. The very first thing we noticed was how quiet it is here, even in the city. It's a very clean and neat country. It's fairly safe here too. We love the diversity of cultures that have merged here," explained one expat living in Luxembourg City.
What do expats find most challenging?
"The biggest challenge we faced was trying to figure out how to shop and save money! In the beginning, our grocery budget doubled! Everything is VERY expensive here! New friends have helped us find the good and affordable ways to shop by going to Germany, France and Belgium on a regular basis. It's pretty cheap to take the train or bus. We go to Germany several times a month for everything from our washer (delivered and installed), to clothes, food and most recently Christmas gifts. We use Ikea in Beligum as well which is literally just over the border. Our country is so small, that within about 30 minutes in any direction, we can be in another country--so cool! Shopping outside of Luxembourg is the most common and widely shared "secret" to saving money," replied an expat in Luxembourg City.
"Expats in Luxembourg often find the local culture to be quite different from what they are used to. The language barrier can be a challenge, as Luxembourgish is the official language, and many locals do not speak English. Additionally, the cost of living in Luxembourg is high, and expats may find it difficult to adjust to the high prices. Furthermore, the local culture is quite formal, and expats may find it difficult to adjust to the more formal way of interacting with people. Finally, the local culture is quite conservative, and expats may find it difficult to adjust to the more traditional values and customs," remarked one in Luxembourg.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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- Guide to Real Estate in Luxembourg
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- Cost of Living in Luxembourg
- Homeschooling in Luxembourg
- How to Enroll Your Children in School in Luxembourg
- Educational System in Luxembourg
- 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Luxembourg
- 2024 Guide to Living in Luxembourg
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