Moving to New Jersey from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 17.1% more expensive than Netherlands overall. A €65,374 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $75,823 in New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $75,823
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 18.6% less
Groceries
pay 51.5% more
Transportation
pay 21.9% less
Housing
pay 25.4% more
Childcare
pay 81.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.8% 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.
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 New Jersey cost about 21% more 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 New Jersey.
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 New Jersey compared to Netherlands.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs better than New Jersey 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
New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Netherlands leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Netherlands performs better than New Jersey 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 | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°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 New Jersey than Netherlands?
New Jersey and Netherlands are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
Budget about $18,956 for 3 months in New Jersey (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from New Jersey?
From major New Jersey cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Netherlands and New Jersey are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in New Jersey?
The official language in New Jersey is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
