Moving to Washington from Netherlands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Netherlands to Washington — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Netherlands to Washington, you would find that Washington is 6.3% more expensive than Netherlands overall. A €65,374 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly $68,113 in Washington 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 Washington.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $68,113
To maintain the same standard of living in Washington
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 18.8% less
Groceries
pay 31.4% more
Transportation
pay 31.7% less
Housing
pay 15.2% more
Childcare
pay 64.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.6% 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 Washington cost about 8% more than cities in Netherlands.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Netherlands to Washington, based on official data.
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Netherlands to Washington.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs significantly better than Netherlands 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
Washington 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 Washington 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 | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°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 Washington than Netherlands?
Yes — Washington is on average about 9% cheaper than Netherlands. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Washington?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,028 in Washington on a €65,374 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Washington?
Usually fine from major cities in Washington. 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 Washington compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
The official language in Washington is English. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
