Essentials
- City
- Luxembourg City, Canton Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Population
- 132,000 (City), 660,000 (Country)
- Internet Speed
- High-speed fiber widely available, average 120 Mbps
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: BCEE (Spuerkeess), BGL BNP Paribas
- Tap Water
- Drinkable and of very high quality
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Post Luxembourg, Tango, and Orange. Post offers 20GB for approx €25/month
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut (widely used), BCEE (official state bank), BGL BNP Paribas
- Accommodation
- High demand; platforms used: Athome.lu, Immotop.lu, Airbnb
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (avg €150/night), Furnished.lu (mid-term rooms starting at €1,200/month)
- Budget Accommodation
- Youth Hostel Luxembourg City (approx €35/night in Pfaffenthal)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Ville Haute (City Center) or Grund (historic district by the river)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bonnevoie (trendy, near station) or Belair (upscale, quiet)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Silversquare (Liberté or Gare) - Day pass approx €30, Monthly €350
- Best Cafe for Work
- Knopes Coffee (Avenue de la Porte-Neuve) or Bloom (near the station)
- Networking Events
- Silicon Luxembourg events, Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- InterNations Luxembourg, 'Expats in Luxembourg' Facebook Group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Webtaxi (reliable app), Uber (recently launched/limited), Bolt
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Vel'OH! bike sharing system (€2 for 24h, free for first 30 mins per trip)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Lake Haute-Sûre (Stauséi) - 1 hour drive (No sea access in landlocked LUX)
- Top Regional Airline
- Luxair (National carrier hubbed at Findel Airport)
- Top International Airline
- Luxair, Lufthansa, KLm, British Airways
- Highway Access
- Excellent connectivity via A1 (Germany), A3 (France), and A6 (Belgium)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Luxembourg Gare Centrale
- Public Transport Passes
- FREE national public transport (1st class requires a paid ticket)
- Regional Travel
- CFL Trains (Free within LUX), TGV to Paris (2h 15m), Bus 175 to Echternach
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL) in Strassen
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Loft (Kirchberg/Belair) - Drop-in approx €25
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Basic-Fit (various locations, €20-30/mo), CK Fitness (High-end)
- Laundry Services
- Quick Wash (Rue de Strasbourg), 5àsec (various locations)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolte (most popular), Wedely
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Judd mat Gaardebounen (Smoked pork collar with broad beans)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Beet (Place Guillaume II), Mesa Verde
- Best Dessert Spots
- Chocolate House (opposite Grand Ducal Palace), Oberweis (pastries)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Auchan (Kirchberg Mall), Cactus (local supermarket chain)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de (major hub in LUX), Letzshop.lu (local shops)
- Grocery Delivery
- Luxcaddy.lu, Auchan Drive
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Rives de Clausen (nightclub hub in former brewery district)
- Local Brewery
- Brasserie Nationale (Bofferding/Battin), Den Heischter
- Wine Bars
- Dipso (The Wine Republic) in the Old Town
- Street Food Stalls
- Groussgaass (during events), Glacismaart (3rd Sunday of the month)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Cocottes (Fresh salads/quiches), Terra Sarda (Italian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Casemates du Bock (underground tunnels), Adolphe Bridge
- Museums & Art Venues
- Mudam (Modern Art Museum), National Museum of History and Art (MNHA)
- Historical Sites
- Fort Thüngen, Luxembourg Old Quarters (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Religious Sites
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame)
- Annual Events
- Schueberfouer (Massive funfair in August), National Day (June 23rd)
- Cultural Districts
- Grund (Lower town), Pfaffenthal
- Theater Venues
- Grand Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg
- Local Markets
- Weekly Market at Place Guillaume II (Wednesdays & Saturdays)
- Music Scene
- Philharmonie Luxembourg, Rockhal (major concerts in Esch-sur-Alzette)
- Street Art
- Hollerich 'Skate Park' area, various murals near Bonnevoie
- Cooking Classes
- Ecole de Cuisine Steffen
- Art Galleries
- Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain
- Historic Buildings
- Grand Ducal Palace, Cercle Cité
- Local Heritage
- The 'Roude Léiw' (Red Lion) symbol
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Mullerthal Region (Luxembourg's Little Switzerland) - 30 mins away
- National Parks Nearby
- Upper Sûre Nature Park
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Piste Cyclable PC1 (around the capital), Petrusse Valley paths
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Chemin de la Corniche ('Europe's most beautiful balcony')
- Birdwatching Locations
- Haff Réimech Nature Reserve in Remerschen
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Strictly regulated; usually only during 'Burgbrennen' festival
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Post Luxembourg (PackUp 24/7 stations are very common)
- Tech Repair Services
- Lineheart (Apple Authority), Lineheart City (Grand-Rue)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Public tables at Parc Merl
- Language Classes
- Institut National des Langues (INL) - very high demand/low cost
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg (BnL) in Kirchberg
- Community Centers
- Centre Culturel Abbaye de Neumünster (neimënster)
- Gaming Lounges
- Respawn (Gaming Bar) in Hollerich
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino 2000 (Located in Mondorf-les-Bains, 20 mins from city)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €14,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €580,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €10,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €420,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €13,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €780,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €9,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €570,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €11,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €920,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €8,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €704,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 24.94% (Combined rate including municipal business tax)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (subject to treaties)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 42% (+7-9% surcharge for employment fund)
- VAT
- 17% (Standard rate - lowest in EU)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) compliant
- Property Tax
- Yes, but historically very low (currently under reform)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 7% (Registration fee 6% + Transcription fee 1%)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; high taxes but excellent infrastructure/free transit