How Luxembourg compares across key indices
Cost of Living
76 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
67/100
Healthcare
72/100
Quality of Life
213/200
Climate
83/100
How far your money goes in Luxembourg
Cost of Living
76
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
45
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
77
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
81
100 = NYC dining
$3,475/mo
How safe residents feel in Luxembourg — based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
67/100
Crime Index
33/100
Lower is better
Crime Trend
62/100
Crime perceived as increasing
25 point drop from day to night
0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem
Based on 276 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.
Luxembourg has 1 city with Numbeo data. Luxembourg has the lowest estimated monthly cost at $3,475. Luxembourg leads on safety, scoring 72/100. Luxembourg ranks highest for quality of life at 211/200.
Luxembourg
$3,475/mo
Luxembourg
72/100
Luxembourg
211/200
Luxembourg
72/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $3,475 | 72/100 | 211/200 | 72/100 | 22 |
Data from Numbeo. Monthly cost estimates are for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Healthcare system overview for Luxembourg
Healthcare Index
72/100
How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality
Based on 84 survey responses
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Luxembourg
Pollution Index
24/100
Lower is better
0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern
Based on 86 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
How people get around in Luxembourg
Average One-Way Commute
26minutes
Short
Traffic Index
105
Moderate congestion
Inefficiency
128
Time wasted in traffic
CO2 Emissions
3.8kg/trip
Based on 93 survey responses.
Common questions about living in Luxembourg, answered with data
Luxembourg has a cost of living index of 76 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $3,475 in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg has a safety index of 67/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Luxembourg scores highest on safety at 72/100.
Luxembourg ranks highest for quality of life in Luxembourg, scoring 211/200 on Numbeo's quality of life index. Monthly costs there run around $3,475/mo for a single person.
Luxembourg scores 72/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it good by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.
Yes. Luxembourg's cost of living is roughly 24% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 55% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Luxembourg has a pollution index of 24/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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