Moving to Idaho from Netherlands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Netherlands to Idaho — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Netherlands to Idaho, you would find that Idaho is 8.9% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,374 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $59,184 in Idaho to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Netherlands to Idaho.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $59,184
To maintain the same standard of living in Idaho
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 26.4% less
Groceries
pay 13.2% more
Transportation
pay 41.4% less
Housing
pay 3.9% less
Childcare
pay 25.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3% 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?
How many people actually move from Netherlands to Idaho, based on official data.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Netherlands
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Netherlands to Idaho.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs better than Idaho 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
Idaho generally does better on employment & economy, though Netherlands leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Netherlands performs better than Idaho 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 | Amsterdam | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
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 holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Idaho than Netherlands?
Yes — Idaho is on average about 21% cheaper than Netherlands. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Idaho?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $14,796 in Idaho on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Idaho?
Usually fine from major cities in Idaho. 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 Idaho compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than Idaho across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Idaho compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Boise is 64°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Boise receives around 11.7 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Idaho?
The official language in Idaho is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
