Compare countries · Luxembourg vs Switzerland
Luxembourg vs Switzerland
Luxembourg(Europe)·
Switzerland(Europe)
Across 11 comparable indicators: Luxembourg leads on 5, Switzerland on 3, 3 effectively tied. Which trade-offs matter is yours to weigh — the rows below show where each country wins, with sources.
Head to head
Cost of living index
Numbeo 2026 (NYC = 100)
Luxembourg
78.0
Worse than 94% of countries
Switzerland
110.7
Worse than 99% of countries
Luxembourg: 30% cheaper overall.
Rent index
Numbeo 2026 (NYC = 100)
Luxembourg
49.3
Worse than 97% of countries
Switzerland
51.5
Worse than 99% of countries
Luxembourg: 4% cheaper rents.
Perceived street safety
Numbeo Safety Index 2026
Luxembourg
66.8
Better than 74% of countries
Switzerland
72.6
Better than 83% of countries
Switzerland: higher perceived safety (72.6 vs 66.8).
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report
Luxembourg
0.927
Better than 90% of countries
Switzerland
0.967
Better than 99% of countries
Switzerland: higher human development (0.967 vs 0.927).
GDP per person (PPP)
World Bank · 2025
Luxembourg
$156,542
Better than 99% of countries
Switzerland
$102,513
Better than 97% of countries
Luxembourg: 53% higher income per person.
Life expectancy
World Bank · 2024
Luxembourg
83.2 yrs
Better than 92% of countries
Switzerland
84.4 yrs
Better than 98% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
Healthcare index
Numbeo Healthcare Index 2026
Luxembourg
74.2
Better than 83% of countries
Switzerland
71.2
Better than 72% of countries
Luxembourg: better-rated healthcare (74.2 vs 71.2).
Fixed broadband speed
Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Luxembourg
215 Mbps
Better than 83% of countries
Switzerland
286 Mbps
Better than 94% of countries
Switzerland: 33% faster fixed internet.
Press freedom
RSF World Press Freedom Index
Luxembourg
84/100
Better than 95% of countries
Switzerland
85/100
Better than 95% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
Happiness
World Happiness Report (Cantril ladder 0–10)
Luxembourg
7.06
Better than 94% of countries
Switzerland
7.02
Better than 93% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
Climate pleasantness
Numbeo Climate Index 2026
Luxembourg
82.6
Around the global middle
Switzerland
80.7
Around the global middle
Luxembourg: more pleasant climate rating (82.6 vs 80.7).
Not comparable for this pair
- Peace — Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index doesn't cover one of these countries.
- English proficiency: EF doesn't score one of these countries — usually because English is a native language there.
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