Moving to Florida from Belgium
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belgium to Florida? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belgium to Florida, you would find that Florida is 7.1% more expensive than Belgium overall. A €65,577 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly $76,624 in Florida to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallahassee averages 80°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Belgium and Florida.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → $76,624
To maintain the same standard of living in Florida
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 14.1% less
Groceries
pay 31.3% more
Transportation
pay 19.7% less
Housing
pay 55.0% more
Childcare
pay 27.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.5% less
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 Florida.
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Florida compared to Belgium.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Belgium performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Belgium performs better than Florida 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
Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Belgium performs better than Florida 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 | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°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 Florida than Belgium?
Florida and Belgium are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Florida?
Budget about $19,156 for 3 months in Florida (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Florida?
From major Florida cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Belgium and Florida are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Florida compared to Belgium?
Belgium performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Florida compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Tallahassee is 80°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Tallahassee receives around 59.2 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Florida?
The official language in Florida is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
