Gas and electricity

You are free to choose your natural gas and electricity providers (all and providers can be found on web.ilr.lu). The utility regulator has a tariff comparison calculator called , available in French, German and Luxembourgish.

To simplify the process, check with the previous tenant, or your municipality, about the current providers. If you switch providers, either the commune or previous tenant will handle the switch off.

Contact these providers ASAP (either online or by phone), ideally prior to your move-in.

Please note that Luxembourg uses 220V AC and European two-pin plugs, so you may need an adaptor for foreign electrical goods.

Fuel oil

Natural gas is not available everywhere in Luxembourg, so you might rent or buy a home that uses fuel oil (mazout) for heating. Many companies in Luxembourg offer home delivery services for fuel oil, and you can easily find them online (a main one is Gulf).

Water

The Service des Eaux is responsible for the water supply to municipal residences in Luxembourg. Prior to moving in, you must inform them of your move-in date as well as the number on your water meter on said date. Then you will receive a water contract on which you will be charged on a quarterly basis. Tap water is safe to drink in Luxembourg too, so no need to use a water filter.

Waste management

After registering in your municipality, the commune will provide you with four bins: a grey one, a blue one, a brown one and a green one. The grey one is for general waste, the blue one for paper, the brown one for glass and the green for organic waste and garden disposal.

Internet, telephone and television

Most homes in Luxembourg come equipped with wi-fi and telephone connections, so if you’re renting, it’s highly likely that you already have these services in the building. If your landlord doesn’t provide them, or if you own the property, you can sign up for an installation. Keep in mind that there is an installation fee, which can vary depending on the provider. The main mobile phone and internet provider in the grand duchy is Post Luxembourg, but there are many other options available listed on providers.lu.