Are you a Luxembourger or an immigrant?
Immigrant
How long have you been living in Luxembourg?
5 years
How would you describe life in Luxembourg?
Amazing
Has it been complicated to settle down, to find accommodation and a job?
Fairly similar to my home country
Are you rich?
No
How is the cost of living?
Expensive
Is it easy to make friends in Luxembourg?
Yes
How safe is Luxembourg?
Very safe, although I was suprised by all the homeless people around the city this week
Does Luxembourg have lots of nature?
Yes
Is English widely spoken?
Easily enough. Lower paying jobs don’t seem to have english speakers that much – hairsalon, taxis, etc
Do you like the weather?
Yeah, it’s mostly great
How is Luxembourgish cuisine?
Delicious
What are your favorite Luxembourgish foods?
Gromperkichelcer of course
Does Luxembourg suffer any natural disasters? If Yes, how often?
The last one was the heavy rain in June 2021
How is tax in Luxembourg?
Tax, including social contributions are at the same % as my home country BUT the benefits in Lux are more noticeably
How is the transportation system?
Really good around the main city
What do you think about the standard of education in Luxembourg?
Assume it is fairly good, taking into account that most people learn 4 languages.
What is the most popular sport in Luxembourg?
Cycling (think it’s the national sport)
How is the entertainment industry?
International performances
Are there many people of color in Luxembourg?
There is a real mix
How is racism?
I’ve not really noticed
Is corruption an existing issue in Luxembourg?
Not that I’m aware of
Is Luxembourg LGBTQ friendly?
Yes!
What advice would you give someone traveling to Luxembourg?
Spend a day visiting the city and another day to walk in Mullerthal
What is the most celebrated festival/holiday in Luxembourg?
Schouberfoyer
What bothers you about Luxembourg?
The increase in homelessness and the high rental costs
What would you recommend to people who would like to live in Luxembourg?
Do a bit of research. It’s not for everyone.
Which city will you likely recommend to a foreigner to live? And why?
Luxembourg city
What are the biggest misconceptions about Luxembourg?
That it rains a lot and that everyone is rich
What are cons of living in Luxembourg?
Less social than bigger cities
What are pros of living in Luxembourg?
Central to europe and good mix of international crowd
On a scale of 1 to 10, rate Luxembourg
8