Moving to Colorado from Belgium
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belgium to Colorado? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belgium to Colorado, you would find that Colorado is 18.4% more expensive than Belgium overall. A €65,700 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly $79,999 in Colorado to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Belgium and Colorado.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → $79,999
To maintain the same standard of living in Colorado
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.3% less
Groceries
pay 27.2% more
Transportation
pay 5.7% less
Housing
pay 60.1% more
Childcare
pay 67.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Belgium to Colorado.
people moved from Belgium to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
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Belgium
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Colorado compared to Belgium.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Belgium performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Colorado performs significantly better than Belgium across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Colorado performs significantly better than Belgium across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Belgium performs better than Colorado across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brussels | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C) |
Data:
Institut Royal Météorologique,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Belgium passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Colorado than Belgium?
On average Colorado is around 7% pricier than Belgium, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Colorado?
Budget about $20,000 for 3 months in Colorado (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Colorado?
From major Colorado cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Belgium and Colorado are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Colorado compared to Belgium?
Belgium performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Colorado compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Denver is 65°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Denver receives around 14.3 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Colorado?
The official language in Colorado is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
