Moving to Netherlands from Nebraska

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nebraska to Netherlands, you would find that Netherlands is 30.3% more expensive than Nebraska. A $75,000 salary in Nebraska would need to be roughly €83,915 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €83,915

To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands

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

Restaurants

pay 36.2% more

Groceries

pay 0.2% more

Transportation

pay 89.0% more

Housing

pay 11.6% more

Childcare

pay 28.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 10.4% more

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 EUR (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Nebraska 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 Nebraska to Netherlands.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

NE
37.4%
NL
20.4%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

NE
89.8%
NL
92.0%

Netherlands performs significantly better than Nebraska across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NE
3.0%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NE
$73,391
NL
$69,300

Nebraska performs better than Netherlands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NE
77.7 yrs
NL
82.2 yrs

Netherlands performs significantly better than Nebraska 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.

Lincoln Rain: 28.9 in/yr (735 mm)
63° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lincoln Amsterdam
Jan–Mar 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Lincoln Amsterdam
Jan 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C)
Feb 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C)
Mar 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C)
Apr 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C)
May 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C)
Jun 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C)
Jul 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C)
Aug 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C)
Sep 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C)
Oct 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C)
Dec 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°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 Nebraska?

No — Netherlands is on average about 28% more expensive than Nebraska. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Netherlands?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,979 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 Nebraska?

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

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

The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 63°F in Lincoln. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lincoln gets 28.9 in.

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

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

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At a Glance

NL
Population 1,826,341 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