What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Luxembourg City. They wrote...
"Expats often find adjusting to the local customs and culture, language barriers, and financial issues to be the most challenging aspects of living abroad. Making new friends, managing homesickness, and dealing with bureaucratic systems can also be difficult. Additionally, expats may experience difficulty adjusting to a different climate and missing familiar food," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
"The biggest challenge we faced was trying to figure out how to shop and save money! In the beginning, our grocery budget doubled! Everything is VERY expensive here! New friends have helped us find the good and affordable ways to shop by going to Germany, France and Belgium on a regular basis. It's pretty cheap to take the train or bus. We go to Germany several times a month for everything from our washer (delivered and installed), to clothes, food and most recently Christmas gifts. We use Ikea in Beligum as well which is literally just over the border. Our country is so small, that within about 30 minutes in any direction, we can be in another country--so cool! Shopping outside of Luxembourg is the most common and widely shared "secret" to saving money," commented one expat who made the move to Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Get Quote
GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!
GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!
Get Quote
Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to Luxembourg City?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Luxembourg City?
- Will I be able to find a job in Luxembourg City?
- What is life like in Luxembourg City?
- What do expats in Luxembourg City appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Luxembourg City?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Luxembourg City accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Luxembourg City like?
- What are healthcare services like in Luxembourg City?
- What are medical services in Luxembourg City like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Luxembourg City?
- What are emergency services like in Luxembourg City?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Luxembourg City?
- How are local medical facilities in Luxembourg City?
- As a foreigner living in Luxembourg City, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Luxembourg City, newcomers to Luxembourg City would love to hear your answer to this question.