Moving to Nebraska from Netherlands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Netherlands to Nebraska — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Netherlands to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 4.7% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,374 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $58,428 in Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $58,428
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 25.0% less
Groceries
pay 27.3% more
Transportation
pay 41.0% less
Housing
pay 6.3% less
Childcare
pay 39.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.4% 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs better than Nebraska 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
Nebraska performs significantly better than Netherlands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Netherlands performs better than Nebraska 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 | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°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 Nebraska than Netherlands?
Yes — Nebraska is on average about 22% cheaper than Netherlands. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $14,607 in Nebraska on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Nebraska?
Usually fine from major cities in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Nebraska?
The official language in Nebraska is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
