Moving to Indiana from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Indiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 12.7% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,850 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $56,271 in Indiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Netherlands and Indiana.
What does your salary buy?
€65,850 → $56,271
To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 31.6% less
Groceries
pay 9.7% more
Transportation
pay 43.1% less
Housing
pay 5.7% less
Childcare
pay 29.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.1% 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.
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 Indiana cost about 20% less than cities in Netherlands.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Netherlands to Indiana.
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
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indiana compared to Netherlands.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs better than Indiana 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
Indiana 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 Indiana 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 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°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 Indiana than Netherlands?
On average Indiana is about 25% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Indiana?
Budget about $14,068 for 3 months in Indiana (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indiana?
From major Indiana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Netherlands and Indiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Indiana compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Indiana compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Indianapolis is 62°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Indianapolis receives around 40.8 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Indiana?
The official language in Indiana is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
