Moving to Netherlands from Georgia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Georgia to Netherlands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Georgia to Netherlands, you would find that Netherlands is 25.6% more expensive than Georgia. A $75,000 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly €80,377 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amsterdam averages 56°F vs 72°F in Atlanta, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Georgia to Netherlands.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €80,377

To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 39.4% more

Groceries

pay 0.9% less

Transportation

pay 77.9% more

Housing

pay 3.6% less

Childcare

pay 11.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.876 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Netherlands cost about 14% more than cities in Georgia.

Georgia

Marietta 70%
Savannah 66%
Athens 56%
Augusta 55%

Netherlands

Rotterdam 72%
Eindhoven 67%
Zwolle 62%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Georgia to Netherlands, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
5,729 ↑ 2% vs 2022

people moved from United States to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Netherlands?

Top countries of origin for Netherlands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Georgia to Netherlands.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
NL
20.4%

Netherlands performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
NL
92.0%

Netherlands performs significantly better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
3.3%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
NL
$69,300

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Netherlands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
NL
82.2 yrs

Netherlands performs significantly better than Georgia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amsterdam Rain: 30.7 in/yr (780 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Amsterdam
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Atlanta Amsterdam
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Netherlands. To live, work, or study long-term in Netherlands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Netherlands's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Netherlands

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Netherlands without a visa.
Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Netherlands passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Netherlands than Georgia?

No — Netherlands is on average about 22% more expensive than Georgia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Netherlands?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,094 in Netherlands on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Netherlands?

Usually fine from major cities in Netherlands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Georgia?

Netherlands performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Netherlands compared to Georgia?

The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Georgia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

NL
Population 9,687,653 17,400,824
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +31
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112