Top expat cities

Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette

#2 Top 5 cities

Esch-sur-Alzette offers a somewhat more accessible entry point to Luxembourg's job market and university environment than the capital.

Country overview

Population

36 625

Year-round temperatures

Day: 5°C aĆŸ 24°C

Night: 0°C aĆŸ 14°C

Climate

The climate is similar to the capital, with mild summers and cooler winters.

Distance to the sea

310 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

8/10

Esch-sur-Alzette is generally safe; routine precautions against petty theft and isolated late-night incidents are appropriate around busy areas.

Natural disaster resilience

8/10

Serious natural disasters are uncommon, though heavy rain can produce local or river flooding and storms can cause short disruptions.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 10/10

Community types

  • Students
  • Corporate expats
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • đŸ‡«đŸ‡·French
  • đŸ‡”đŸ‡čPortuguese
  • 🇼đŸ‡čItalians
  • đŸ‡©đŸ‡ȘGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment