Pros and Cons of Living in Luxembourg City

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Last updated on Feb 03, 2023

Summary: The pros of living in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg include its high quality of life, excellent public transportation system, low crime rate, and diverse cultural attractions. Additionally, the city is home to a number of international organizations, making it a great place to work and network. On the other hand, the cost of living in Luxembourg City is quite high, and the city can be quite crowded during peak times. Additionally, the language barrier can be a challenge for those who do not speak Luxembourgish.

What do expats in Luxembourg City appreciate most about the local culture?

"Expats in Luxembourg City often appreciate the city’s mix of cultures and languages, as well as the cultural diversity of its population. Expats also appreciate the welcoming nature of Luxembourg’s locals, along with their willingness to assist newcomers in learning to fit in more seamlessly. Luxembourg also offers excellent public transport, which makes navigating the different areas of the city easier. Additionally, locals are known for their unusual appreciation of quality and creativity in many areas, from locally-produced food, to fashion, music, and artwork," explained one expat living in Luxembourg City.

"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," said one expat in Luxembourg City.

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What do expats find most challenging?

"Expats often find adjusting to the local customs and culture, language barriers, and financial issues to be the most challenging aspects of living abroad. Making new friends, managing homesickness, and dealing with bureaucratic systems can also be difficult. Additionally, expats may experience difficulty adjusting to a different climate and missing familiar food," said a person living in Luxembourg City.

"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," explained one expat living in Luxembourg City.

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