Moving to Minnesota from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Minnesota? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 2.4% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,577 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $60,187 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Netherlands and Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → $60,187
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 23.7% less
Groceries
pay 34.5% more
Transportation
pay 37.2% less
Housing
pay 5.4% less
Childcare
pay 39.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.1% more
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Netherlands to Minnesota.
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
The numbers behind daily life in Minnesota compared to Netherlands.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs better than Minnesota 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
Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Minnesota leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Netherlands performs better than Minnesota 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 | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°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 Minnesota than Netherlands?
On average Minnesota is about 20% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
Budget about $15,047 for 3 months in Minnesota (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Minnesota?
From major Minnesota cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Netherlands and Minnesota are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
The official language in Minnesota is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
