Moving to Arkansas from Netherlands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Netherlands to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 13.9% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,700 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $53,574 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 56°F in Amsterdam, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 $53,574

To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas

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

Restaurants

pay 25.6% less

Groceries

pay 5.7% more

Transportation

pay 50.7% less

Housing

pay 6.3% less

Childcare

pay 21.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 14.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.14 USD (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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
1,500 ↑ 15% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

NL
20.4%
AR
38.3%

Netherlands performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

NL
92.0%
AR
84.9%

Netherlands performs better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NL
3.6%
AR
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
AR
$47,319

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NL
82.2 yrs
AR
73.8 yrs

Netherlands performs better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amsterdam Little Rock
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 56°/38°F (13°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Amsterdam Little Rock
Jan 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C)
Feb 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C)
Mar 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C)
Apr 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C)
May 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C)
Jun 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C)
Oct 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C)
Nov 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.

Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Netherlands

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

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 Arkansas than Netherlands?

Yes — Arkansas is on average about 29% cheaper than Netherlands. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $13,394 in Arkansas on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Arkansas?

Usually fine from major cities in Arkansas. 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 Arkansas compared to Netherlands?

Netherlands performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.

What language do they speak in Arkansas?

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

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At a Glance

NL
Population 17,400,824 2,915,918
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911