Moving to Oregon from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 10.0% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,577 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $60,211 in Oregon 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 Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → $60,211
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 24.1% less
Groceries
pay 19.2% more
Transportation
pay 37.0% less
Housing
pay 3.9% more
Childcare
pay 1.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.6% 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 Oregon cost about 6% less than cities in Netherlands.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Netherlands to Oregon.
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
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Netherlands
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oregon compared to Netherlands.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs better than Oregon 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 Oregon leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Netherlands performs better than Oregon 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 | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°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 Oregon than Netherlands?
On average Oregon is about 20% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $15,053 for 3 months in Oregon (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 Oregon?
From major Oregon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Netherlands and Oregon are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Oregon?
The official language in Oregon is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
