Moving to Vermont from Netherlands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Netherlands to Vermont — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Netherlands to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 2.1% more expensive than Netherlands overall. A €65,374 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $64,521 in Vermont 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 Vermont.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $64,521

To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 22.5% less

Groceries

pay 33.4% more

Transportation

pay 35.7% less

Housing

pay 3.7% more

Childcare

pay 52.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.4% more

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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?

How many people actually move from Netherlands to Vermont, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Netherlands to Vermont.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

NL
20.4%
VT
27.2%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

NL
92.0%
VT
88.4%

Netherlands performs better than Vermont 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%
VT
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
VT
$56,462

Vermont 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
VT
78.8 yrs

Netherlands performs better than Vermont 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

Montpelier Rain: 42.4 in/yr (1078 mm)
56° / 32°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amsterdam Montpelier
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 67°/42°F (20°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
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Month Amsterdam Montpelier
Jan 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C)
Feb 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C)
Mar 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C)
Apr 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C)
May 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C)
Jun 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C)
Oct 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C)
Nov 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°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 Vermont than Netherlands?

Yes — Vermont is on average about 14% cheaper than Netherlands. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Vermont?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $16,130 in Vermont on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Vermont?

Usually fine from major cities in Vermont. 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 Vermont compared to Netherlands?

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

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

The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.

What language do they speak in Vermont?

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

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At a Glance

NL
Population 17,400,824 625,741
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911