Moving to New Hampshire from Netherlands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Netherlands to New Hampshire? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Netherlands to New Hampshire, you would find that New Hampshire is 1.4% more expensive than Netherlands overall. A €65,700 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $68,072 in New Hampshire to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Netherlands and New Hampshire.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 $68,072

To maintain the same standard of living in New Hampshire

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 20.8% less

Groceries

pay 33.1% more

Transportation

pay 39.0% less

Housing

pay 17.7% more

Childcare

pay 41.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.7% less

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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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Netherlands to New Hampshire.

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

The numbers behind daily life in New Hampshire compared to Netherlands.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

NL
20.4%
NH
31.1%

Netherlands performs better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

NL
92.0%
NH
92.0%

Netherlands performs better than New Hampshire 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%
NH
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
NH
$67,069

New Hampshire 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
NH
79.0 yrs

Netherlands performs better than New Hampshire 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

Concord Rain: 40.6 in/yr (1032 mm)
58° / 35°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amsterdam Concord
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 79°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)
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Month Amsterdam Concord
Jan 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)
Feb 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)
Mar 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)
Apr 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)
May 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)
Jun 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)
Oct 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)
Nov 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°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 New Hampshire than Netherlands?

On average New Hampshire is about 9% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to New Hampshire?

Budget about $17,018 for 3 months in New Hampshire (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from New Hampshire?

From major New Hampshire cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Netherlands and New Hampshire are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in New Hampshire compared to Netherlands?

Netherlands performs better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Hampshire compared to Netherlands?

The average high temperature in Concord is 58°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Concord receives around 40.6 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.

What language do they speak in New Hampshire?

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

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At a Glance

NL
Population 17,400,824 1,316,470
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911