Moving to Utah from Netherlands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Netherlands to Utah, you would find that Utah is 11.4% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,374 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $59,358 in Utah 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 Utah.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $59,358

To maintain the same standard of living in Utah

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 29.1% less

Groceries

pay 14.6% more

Transportation

pay 34.0% less

Housing

pay 1.0% more

Childcare

pay 1.4% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 12.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (June 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 Utah.

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 Utah compared to Netherlands.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

NL
20.4%
UT
32.3%

Netherlands performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

NL
92.0%
UT
92.9%

Utah performs significantly better than Netherlands 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%
UT
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
UT
$66,207

Utah 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
UT
78.6 yrs

Netherlands performs better than Utah 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

Salt Lake City Rain: 16.1 in/yr (409 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amsterdam Salt Lake City
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 72°/48°F (22°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 87°/60°F (31°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 51°/32°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Amsterdam Salt Lake City
Jan 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C)
Feb 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C)
Mar 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Apr 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C)
May 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C)
Jun 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C)
Oct 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C)
Nov 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°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 Utah than Netherlands?

On average Utah is about 21% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Utah?

Budget about $14,840 for 3 months in Utah (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 Utah?

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

How is healthcare in Utah compared to Netherlands?

Netherlands performs better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Utah compared to Netherlands?

The average high temperature in Salt Lake City is 64°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Salt Lake City receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.

What language do they speak in Utah?

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

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At a Glance

NL
Population 17,400,824 2,763,885
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911