Living in Dudelange
In Dudelange, the median gross salary is €4,441 a month (2025), advertised rents for new lettings average €25.64 per m² a month (2025) and unemployment is 7.1% (2025).
Dudelange is a city in Luxembourg, with a population of 22,203 in 2025. The city covered 21.4 km² in 2024. In Dudelange, population density was 1,036.9 people per km² in 2025. Commute shares were 16.1% by public transport, 21.6% by walking and 1.4% by cycling in 2021.
Cheaper rent than 79% of Luxembourg cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 74% of Luxembourg cities that publish it and dirtier air than 67% of Luxembourg cities that publish it.
Which Luxembourg-wide rules apply when you move to Dudelange?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
Owner occupation accounted for 73.1% of homes in 2021.
How much does it cost to rent in Dudelange?
Average net cold rent is about 25.64 EUR/m² per month (2025), excluding heating and operating charges.
Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.
- Average net rent (nettokalt): 25.64 EUR/m²/month · Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) — Offres et prix annoncés pour la location d'appartements par commune 20254
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 80 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | POST Luxembourg Data Box11Official · national market |
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | 17.5 eur | 3 Aug 2026 | Numbeo33Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 26 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2025 | POST Luxembourg POP Mobile S12Official · national market |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 25.64 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €28.62 | 31 Dec 2025 | Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) — Offres et prix annoncés pour la location d'appartements par commune 20254Official |
Is Dudelange a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 1,539 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of about 25.64 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.
Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.
Is rent affordable on a local salary?
A 60 m² flat at the published average rent is about 1,539 EUR a month, which is 35% of the published median gross salary of 4,441 (2025). Gross, not take-home, and before heating and operating charges.
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 7.11% in 2025. The employment rate was 45.9% in 2021.
What is the typical salary in Dudelange?
The median gross salary is about 4,441 EUR/month (2025). Source: STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality14
City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.
What is the unemployment rate in Dudelange?
The unemployment rate is about 7.1 % (2025).
- Unemployment rate: 7.11 % · Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20251
Dudelange 7.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 45.9 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Median gross salary | 4,441 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality14Official |
| Unemployment rate | 7.11 %country median 5.7% | 31 Dec 2025 | Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 20251Official |
What does a salary buy in Dudelange?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions. | €3,396 |
| Rent, 60 m²€25.64/m² · official · Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) · 2025-12-31 | − €1,539 |
| Internet€80 · official · POST Luxembourg Data Box · 2026-09-30 | − €80 |
| Mobile plan€26 · official · POST Luxembourg POP Mobile S · 2025-09-30 | − €26 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €1,751 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dudelange. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Agence pour le développement de l'emploi — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dudelange. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with high school education or higher | 55.9 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 16, and public school is free. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: cours d accueil (welcome classes, ages 6-12) + intercultural mediator (free). How to enrol a child (men.public.lu).
A country-wide rule for Luxembourg; Dudelange's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers commuting by bicycle | 1.4 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Workers commuting by public transport | 16.1 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Workers walking to work | 21.6 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Destinations from nearest airport | 54 count | 3 Aug 2026 | OpenFlights9Official |
| Nearest airport | LUX | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports10Official |
| Distance to nearest airport | 19 km | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports10Official |
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dudelange. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Biergerpakt / Pacte citoyen — Civic Orientation
Integration Department and CAI
For newcomers and residents choosing the civic pact.
Introductory Luxembourgish courses — State Language Course
Service de la formation des adultes, Ministère de l’Éducation nationale
For adults learning Luxembourgish.
Climate and air quality
Is the air quality good in Dudelange?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
hours
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 8 µg/m³country median 7.0 | 31 Dec 2024 | European Environment Agency2Official |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 4.1 · Feb 5.6 · Mar 10.1 · Apr 14.7 · May 18.7 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 24 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 19.4 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 8.1 · Dec 4.9 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -1 · Feb -1 · Mar 1.2 · Apr 3.4 · May 7.4 · Jun 10.6 · Jul 12.3 · Aug 11.9 · Sep 8.7 · Oct 6 · Nov 2.7 · Dec 0.1 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 1.4 · Feb 2 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 8.9 · May 12.9 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 18 · Aug 17.3 · Sep 13.3 · Oct 9.2 · Nov 5 · Dec 2.3 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 87.1 · Feb 68 · Mar 60.1 · Apr 53.2 · May 69.7 · Jun 77 · Jul 73.6 · Aug 77 · Sep 66.3 · Oct 78.1 · Nov 81.1 · Dec 107.1 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 46.2 · Feb 73.6 · Mar 135.7 · Apr 182.7 · May 190.1 · Jun 194.1 · Jul 217.2 · Aug 210.8 · Sep 161.8 · Oct 105.8 · Nov 50 · Dec 38.8 hours | 31 Dec 1991 | World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official |
Annual PM2.5 fell 50.0% between 2013 and 2024, from 16.0 to 8.0.
Similar climate. Elsewhere: Bad Arolsen (Germany) ±0.3 °C, Marsberg (Germany) ±0.3 °C, Warburg (Germany) ±0.3 °C, Eutin (Germany) ±0.8 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±0.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month
Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.
Population and city profile
How many people live in Dudelange?
The published population was 22,203 people in 2025. Source: Official statistics: population density8
By nationality
National passport61.7%Foreign residents38.3%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 21.41 km² | 9 Jul 2024 | Official statistics: city area6Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 39.1 % | 2025 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Foreign residents | 8,514 people | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
| Population density | 1,037 people/km² | 1 Jan 2025 | Official statistics: population density8Official |
| Population | 22,203 people | 2025 | Official statistics: population density8Official |
| Students as a share of residents | 20.4 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
International community in Dudelange
Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.
Country of birth
Population by municipality, 2021 Census, total sex; source-native country/place-of-birth categories · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,568 | 100.0% |
| Luxembourg | 12,592 | 58.4% |
| Foreign | 8,968 | 41.6% |
| Other EU-27 Member State | 6,183 | 28.7% |
| Foreign (non EU-27) | 2,785 | 12.9% |
| Not stated | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15
Citizenship
Population by municipality, 2021 Census, total sex; source-native citizenship status categories · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,568 | 100.0% |
| Luxembourg | 13,054 | 60.5% |
| Foreign | 8,510 | 39.5% |
| Foreign (EU-27) | 6,974 | 32.3% |
| Foreign (non EU-27) | 1,536 | 7.1% |
| Stateless | 2 | 0.0% |
| Not stated | 2 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16
Language spoken at home
Valid single-answer responses to the question which language the respondent thinks in and knows best; municipal numeric denominator not published · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source17
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1 % | 2021 | Official statistics: foreign residents7Official |
Alternatives for people set on Dudelange
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Frisange as a Dudelange alternative in the same region
9 km away, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Unemployment: 3.9% Frisange vs 7.1% Dudelange−45%
- Median gross pay, city: €5,650 Frisange vs €4,441 Dudelange+27%
- Rent: €26.48/m² Frisange vs €25.64/m² Dudelange+3%
Graz as a Dudelange alternative in another country
A move, not a commute, at 742 km, better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Rent and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €6.33/m² (2005) Graz vs €25.64/m² (2025) Dudelangeno percentage
- Nearest airport: 8.0 km Graz vs 19.0 km Dudelange−58%
- Foreign residents: 17.4% (2014) Graz vs 39.1% (2025) Dudelangeno percentage
- A meal out: €15 Graz vs €18 Dudelange−14%
Cities near Dudelange
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
- Rent
- 45.42 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 6,000 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 25.65 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-07-31
- Salary
- 4,500 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 3,736 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 33.19 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 5,703 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 41.36 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 3,691 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 26.48 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 5,650 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 44.28 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
- Salary
- 5,412 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2025-12-31
- Rent
- 15.74 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2025-12-31
Alternative cities in Luxembourg
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Dudelange in rankings
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dudelange under the national coverage rules.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideIs Dudelange part of Luxembourg?
Dudelange is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 14.9 km away by straight-line distance. Luxembourg city profile
Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source5
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Dudelange?
The published population was 22,203 people in 2025. Source: Official statistics: population density.
How much does it cost to rent in Dudelange?
Average net cold rent is about 25.64 EUR/m² per month (2025), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 1,795 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Observatoire de l'Habitat (Ministère du Logement) — Offres et prix annoncés pour la location d'appartements par commune 2025.
Is the air quality good in Dudelange?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.
What is the typical salary in Dudelange?
The median gross salary is about 4,441 EUR/month (2025). Source: STATEC LUSTAT DF_C1600 — Monthly gross salaries by municipality.
What is the unemployment rate in Dudelange?
The unemployment rate is about 7.1 % (2025). Source: Emploi et chômage par canton et commune — DF_X026, C6 Unemployment rate (in %), 2025.
How many foreign residents live in Dudelange?
8,514 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official statistics: foreign residents.
Is Dudelange a good place to live?
Dudelange may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Is Dudelange part of Luxembourg?
Dudelange is identified as a satellite of Luxembourg. It is about 14.9 km away by straight-line distance.
Which cities are near Dudelange?
Luxembourg, Kayl, Rumelange, Roeser, Esch-sur-Alzette are near Dudelange. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Luxembourg live in Dudelange?
The official country of birth distribution records 12,592 people (58.4%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.
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