Moving to Georgia from Netherlands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Netherlands to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Netherlands to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 6.5% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,579 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $61,305 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Atlanta averages 72°F vs 56°F in Amsterdam, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Netherlands to Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

€65,579 $61,305

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 27.1% less

Groceries

pay 22.6% more

Transportation

pay 36.6% less

Housing

pay 8.9% more

Childcare

pay 19.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 8.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
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.

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 Georgia cost about 12% less than cities in Netherlands.

Netherlands

Rotterdam 72%
Eindhoven 67%
Zwolle 62%

Georgia

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

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Netherlands to Georgia, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Netherlands and Georgia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

NL
20.4%
GA
37.0%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

NL
92.0%
GA
89.5%

Netherlands performs better than Georgia 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%
GA
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
GA
$61,706

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NL
82.2 yrs
GA
75.6 yrs

Netherlands performs better than Georgia 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

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Generally yes: Georgia runs about 18% cheaper than Netherlands on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,579 comparable salary, that's around $15,326 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Working remotely from Georgia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Netherlands and Georgia.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Netherlands?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

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