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Lana (158.52.254.238) -

Hello! Am currently living in Dublin, but planning to move to Luxembourg. Would like to hear from anyone who just recently moved there. How do you find living there? social life? people? is it difficult to find an appartment? Any good websites for job search? Are you happy that you moved? are there lots of foreign people living in Luxembourg? I have been there once only about 7 years ago... Thank you in advance for your replies!

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Reply #1 Hannah (83.203.189.47) -

Hi Lana

Have u moved to Luxembourg yet?

Ive been living in Luxembourg for 3 years. I love it. I come from London. I cant write longer now, but there's a good website that might interest you about expatriates in Luxembourg. http://www.expatlux.com

Anyway I wish you good luck with ur move

Hannah

• http://www.expatlux.com

Reply #2 Paul Evans (83.99.19.233) -

I arrived last Tuesday to help set up a new office in Lb and then stay on for a year or 5 to run it .

I have found everyone very helpful and friendly ,from the tourist info centre to the "Rugby Club de Luxembourg"

Paul

Reply #3 Alba (81.241.49.37) -

Hey Lana, Hannah & Paul..

Good to hear you are all liking it. I'm moving to Luxembourg on Nov 15th for work. What do you think to have a little expat gathering some time?

ciao, alba

Reply #4 Duncan (86.136.128.122) -

Hey all..

Had an interview yesterday with a company in Kirchberg, Luxembourg.

Will be looking to meet some fellow expats if it works out.

Reply #5 james (81.158.179.41) -

Hey

About to move to Lux. Anyone moved and put their kids through a local school (non private)?

J.

Reply #6 Gary R O Haran Doyle (84.176.98.51) -

Hi Luxembourg experienced expats, can you steer me to a cheap hotel or accom solution, I am already renting a property in Frankfurt but am moving to Lux, probably want to find a cheap place whilst I find an apt to rent...

Also, expat dives, social events and URL's would be appreciated. Been expat in Amsterdam for last 3 years, Frankfurt for the last 5 and Paris and Bruxelles before too.

Reply #7 sophie29 (80.90.39.186) -

Hi,

I'm a 29 years old Belgian girl and would like to meet english speaking persons in Luxembourg to improve my language.

I will help you with french in exchange.

Reply #8 Julia (84.139.72.252) -

Hello, My name is Julia from London but currently living in Germany (for past 5 years). I am 35 and I am my partner will be moving to Luxembourg later this year (He has a new job in the city and start July 06). Our son (14 mnths) and I will follow in Sept as hopefully by then he would have found us a new home :-) We will probably live on the French border but may well live in Lux its self. We will definetly be spending a lot of time there even so. Can any one give info on life etc? Also are there any Mother/Baby playgroups around??

Thanks for you time

Julia

Reply #9 Lana (158.52.254.238) -

Dear All!

Thank you so much for your replies! I haven't looked at the forum for a long time... I honestly thought none uses this website anymore and gave up looking at the forum for the answers after about one month after posting my question!

I was in Luxembourg for Easter weekend and really liked it. Have also met many nice people. Will start looking for jobs very soon!

Hannah, thank you very much for the website!

Wish you all a very nice day :)

Lana

Reply #10 Carolina (84.177.220.38) -

Hi everyone. Mi name is Carolina, and I am planning moving to Lb very soon. I come from Spain, but long time living in Germany. I am 33 and living with my partner in Frankfurt, but we are moving at the end of the year to Luxemburg. We’ve been there lots of times, and we really love it!, so we are very keen on it.

So far I just doing a lot of research about luxemburg (do u know website: www.luxembourg.co.uk?, I think it’s really great!) and I am trying to contact with people who already leve there. I hope I meet all u very soon!

Reply #11 Kate (88.5.155.17) -

I've got an interview for a job in Luxembourg and wondered if anyone can tell me briefly how costs compare to the rest of Europe? How much can you expect to pay for a decent apartment? Is it easy to meet people who speak English?

Reply #12 Margaret (213.86.213.196) -

Hi, I'm on a second interview on 1 June. I'm Irish but have been living in London for ten years but have had enough and would like to get out of the rat race.

Same questions as every one else.

Easy to get a social life together? Meet new people? Would you recommend the place? Easy to get sorted appartment wise?

Of course I could be tempting fate as I've got to get through round 2 yet, but any information and good/bad feedback would be appreciated.

Cheers!

Reply #13 Tuomo (192.89.97.1) -

I'm moving to Luxemburg in July and looking for 3 bed room rental appartement inside 10 kilometer radius from city of Luxemburg downtown. Maximum rent would be 1600 Eur / month. I will be visiting Luxemburg next week (June 6-9). E-mail me or call me at +358 40 8382 770 if you know a free appartment.

Tuomo

Reply #14 Margaret (213.86.213.196) -

Well, I AM now moving to Luxembourg - I start my new job on 16 August!

Reply #15 Kara Griffiths (213.202.163.38) -

HI Everyone!!

It's great to hear about so many moving to Lb na dovinig it!!

Can anyone offer me advice on the accomodation search....anything pple can tell me would be greatly appreciated....I ove in 2 months and have no idea what I'm going to do!!!

Reply #16 Mark (80.90.38.16) -

I have moved out here for a 6 month contract from London.

I like many people take the Sunday PM out and Friday PM back so can spend the weekend in London.

After staying in far to many different hotels I have now settled into KeyInn which is a serviced apartment.

Breakfast and cleaning are provided but its like having your own apartment.

Highly recommended.

Mark

Reply #17 Anna (195.46.228.21) -

Hi everyone!

General answers about Luxembourg(I've lived here almost a year now):

Its really really easy to meet people - mostly everyone just moved here themselves and are open and social.

A lot of people speak English (professionally everyone) but everyone speaks French (shop people French only).

Cost level is average in general, except for housing which is very expensive. The real estate market is active and very agent-controlled, as long as you pay you'll find what you need. Have a look at www.athome.lu for current sit.

Taxes, welfare etc is pretty optimal - low tax, high service level ... but you knew that.

Luxembourg is a really picturesque little town. Watch out for "these littletown blues" and enjoy the niceness instead of searching for the pulse ...

Reply #18 lorna mcgurk (217.20.43.43) -

Hi Everyone,

I am moving in a few weeks over to Lux and would like to know if anyone has put their kids through state school. Need some general advice as to the process of registering the children and how the school is allocated.

Also, would be useful to know how other children have adapted to the multitude of languages that they face.

Cheers,

Lorna.

Reply #19 zels (58.33.186.227) -

Hi there! i am an Aussie thinking of moving to LUX:

1. can someone plse advise whether 'work permit' visa is required prior entering LUX?

2. can i come on a tourist visa - find work- then switch to 'work visa?'

hope i hear from someone soon. thanks heaps Zels :)

Reply #20 Al (153.98.68.196) -

Hi,

We moved to Lux in September from Scotland, we live in Grevenmacher and I work for Eurocontrol at Kirchberg. My daughter (11) attends the European School, in first year of secondary school where they push them hard with work. I will be starting a website shortly for expats to give real and useful information that my wife and I have had to find out ourselves. Any expats in my area or if you need any info on moving over , ask me and I will assist if you can. Good bars for expats are Ecosse(Scottish), The Pyg(Irish), Britannia(English) some nice ones at the grund also

Reply #21 Jonathan from Isle of Man -

Hi,

I am Irish, currently living and working in the Isle of Man but will be moving to Lux between March and May next year. I am trying to get as much useful information as possible before I transfer over.

Has anyone any really good tips before I go and trying to move all my stuff from here (IOM) to Lux will be a nightmare. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Jonathan

Reply #22 Anton (212.66.73.2) -

Hello.

Currently i'm living in Latvia, but goin to move to LB in the midst of 2007 when i finish my studies here in Latvia.

So some questions..I'm 22. Is it easy to find a job there with masters degree in Computer Science and a bit of experience in Telecom Billing (currently working for Tele2). Are these specialists demanded there? Is it easy to find cheap appartments?

Thanks in advance.

Reply #23 satyendra (202.141.71.207) -

hey friends!

I wanna move to Luxembourg for a job.right now i am in India's best technical institute , IIT.

is it easy to get a good job and lead a smooth journey of life there in Luxembourg.

plz do reply as i am passionate about coming to LB, my dream nation to work and enjoy.

Reply #24 Marina (83.217.136.209) -

Hello Anton from Latvia!

I am also from Latvia. I am currently living and working in Luxembourg.

If you are still planning your move to Luxembourg, be aware that Latvian citizens are required to obtain work permit to work in Luxembourg. It is not like you arrive and get a job, your employer will have to apply for work permit for you. And not many employers are willing to commit time, effort and money to that.

Reply #25 Doug (2) from London -

Hello everyone I am waiting to hear back from an interview but may be moving to Lux sometime in the next few months or so; I am from the US originally but also have UK citizenship as I've been in London the last 6 years.

Would anyone be able to advise on whether a car is mandatory for living in Lux, how easy it may be to find an apartment or whether sharing initially may be preferable, and a bit on the cost of living? I will also need to learn French so anyone who is looking for English help I'd be happy to team up.

Regards,

Doug

Reply #26 Alban (138.87.237.169) -

Hey everyone,

My name is Alban and i am from Chicago Ill. in the States, originally from Europe. I am 19, which is young yes, but i do want to leave the states and live in Europe after I graduate from college. What fields do you guys think i should study, or what major would be best for a country like Luxemburg.

Thanks.

Reply #27 steve (157.161.31.177) -

hi i will like to move to Luxembourg, i am married with 2 kids, speak english and some german.

I am looking for a job in an optical Lab.

Reply #28 Françoise (213.135.244.21) -

Hello you all,

I am Luxembourger, and I think I should inform you that Live in Luxembourg is extremely expensive. Even the country is small, the rents are higher than in Paris. A little bit less expensive is the regions behind the borders in France; Belgium and Germany, but there the landscape is less nice. It is quite easy to find a job in Luxembourg if you have an university degree, very easy is it when you have an engineering degree especially in informatics.

The Luxembourger themselves are very self-contained and it is not so easy to get really contact with them, but when you have once a luxembourgish friend, he will stay your friend for evers. 30% of the population is not luxembourgish, so the international community or better communities are quite important and you may find easily contact there. English is not problem in Luxembourg. The Luxembourg nationals speak almost all 4 languages (french, german, english and luxembourgish), because the are taught in school.

So if you have more questions do not hesitate. I am ready to answer them.

Greetings from sunny Luxembourg,

Françoise

Reply #29 david (86.31.146.209) -

Hi all you Luxembourgers!

I am an aussie moving to Lux from Edinburgh with work for a couple of months.

Can anyone tell me if I can get a mobile phone that comes with free minutes. I am planning on not having a home telephone, and I don't want to be paying the earth for calling my friends in Oz and Edinburgh.

The other option i to get the internet. Does anyone know if I can get the net for just a couple of months? How long would it take to get set up?

Thanks

Reply #30 Sylvie from Luxembourg -

You want to find an additional activity in Luxembourg.We can offer you a very flexible job where you can teach as a Freelance and have lots of fun at the same time. Or if you want to learn Luxemburgish in order to communicate with local people just let me know syl_ol@hotmail.com

• Looking for a Freelance job in Luxembourg?

Reply #31 Tracy (83.99.84.24) -

Hi, We are new expats to Lux from the US, arriving in Jan 07. We love it. I have two teenagers who have adjusted very nicely and are attending the International School. There is a very large American's womens club so you will be able to keep busy with lots of activities. The people are a bit reserved, but very formal, polished and proper. I found that the employees you might deal with are very polite and most speak English if you are in a bind. (Hand signals also work well if your French is like mine!)

Compared to the US, it is more expensive. But, the wine, cheese and flowers are a bargain! Enjoy your new home and travels! Best of luck in your new pursuits.

Reply #32 Zeeshan (195.229.236.217) -

Dear All,

I believe this a very useful website speacilly for people who are planning to move Lb soon like me. Currently, I am working in Dubai. As I am a Muslim, I need to know little bit about muslim community and more details about social life, cost of living, etc.

Reply #33 Prince (83.99.2.155) -

Hi Zeeshan,

There are very few Muslims in Luxembourg and it is hard to find Halal food if required. Luxembourg is a small country and it has it advantages and disadvantages. The living of standard is really high, its a value for money country and the cost of living is not so high compare to Paris & London! However since its a small town and many people are moving in it is hard to find a good accomodation!

Reply #34 Ken (213.207.133.23) -

Dear all,

We will relocate to Luxembourg with my wife and our 3 month old baby.

Will it be easy for an English speaking person to arrange school and all the necessary stuff at the beginning?

Reply #35 KB (68.9.141.176) -

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone is a lawyer working for a law firm - I am contemplating relocating there with the Lux law firm, but am debating. I will be entry-level (fresh out of law school.

What is the lifestyle of a lawyer in Lux as compared to the USA?

What sort of work hours (billable) exist?

oh...so many questions! Any random thoughts would be appreciated. :) Merci.

Reply #36 Zeeshan (195.229.236.217) -

As I am comming from Dubai, I need to know the general prices for household items and accomodation. Is it easy to find english speakers in normal course of life.

Reply #37 Azeem (221.132.118.36) -

Hi All,

I got a job offer from Luxembourg, and am seriously thinking about it. so can you guys help me to compare cost of living, accomodation availability from rest of Europe especially Dublin.

Further, is there any ASian or Muslim community exist in luxembourg and is there availability of Halal food in the city??

Looking forward to hear from you guys.

Reply #38 Rox (194.151.38.130) -

Hello everybody,

I will also be moving to Luxembourg soon, and I was wondering if renting an appartment outside the city (like countryside, town, etc) would be an option. Is the infrastructure good, how about the public transportation, are the other towns and villages well connected to the capital?

Also, which neighbourhoods of Luxembourg are nice to live in, which are to be avoided and what is the average rent per month for 1 bedroom appartment is a decent area of the city?

Thank you all in advance and hope to talk to you soon.

@ sophie29 - Although I am not a native speaker , I would be glad to help you with English, if you would like.

Reply #39 Lou (1) from Glasgow -

Hello!

I am due to move to Luxembourg in October with my German boyfriend to take the bar exams after 6 months of Luxembourg law... We are both international law postgrads but on the look out for something a bit different to start off professional life (hence Lux!)!

I would be interested to hear from anyone who went to Lux on a fairly limited initial budget to hear how you got on esp. concerning accomodation (which we are starting to look at now!)- ie best place to live (in Lux City? Just outside? Over the border?)and really all the questions that have already been asked above (good addresses for mid-20 year-olds to meet/eat/drink/dance; question of transport; any pros or cons of taking the Lux bar etc etc etc)??

Thanks to you all and looking forward to arriving soon!

Louisa

Reply #40 Dee (85.93.200.225) -

Hi All,

I have just started a job in Luxembourg and at the moment I am in company provided accomodation. I need to find my own place and this is proving a bit of a hassle.

Does anyone know someone with a studio or room to rent? I am trying to avoid the gigantic agency fees. Please help if you can. Thanks

Reply #41 susan (91.108.112.201) -

Hey,

Moving to Luxembourg from UK in a couple of weeks. Just wondered if anyone can give me some useful advice/tips?

Cheers,

Susan

Reply #42 Mitch (142.157.72.95) -

Hi! I'm a 21 year old from Montreal, Canada. I just got offered a 8-week internship in Rumelange, Lux and I need to decide whether I should take it or not...I looked up this town and it seems pretty small, does anyone have experience with Rumelange?

Please tell me anything you can, I'd love to hear more and I want to figure out if I should hold off or jump on the opportunity!

Thanks in advance!

Reply #43 olawole olayemi olatunji (82.206.136.101) -

please i am a nigeria despirately needig a job that will make me spend the rest of my life in luxemburg cos i read about people their and i fell in love with them. please help me .any body who need me can contact me on my address below,

p.o box 20763

u.i post office,

oyo state,

nigeria.

please i relly want to live else where from my country, i am an h.n.d accounting but i can do any job outside this field and also a computer expert.

please help me God will help you too, really love luxemburg, please help me, i shall be expecting your feedback, thank you.

Reply #44 costantin (87.202.145.53) -

Hi everyone my name is Costantin i am 29 years old from Greece and i was in luxembourg for holidays last month.I am thinking of moving in luxembourg to find a job.Is it easy to find a job there?And what is the minimum salary per month?I am a technician in Computers hardware and Software.Please contact if everyone knows something.Thanks

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