Moving to Belgium from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Hampshire to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 4.4% more expensive than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly €62,915 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and Belgium.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €62,915

To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 22.6% more

Groceries

pay 16.4% less

Transportation

pay 46.3% more

Housing

pay 28.7% less

Childcare

pay 38.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.876 EUR (July 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 New Hampshire to Belgium.

Moved in 2023
1,627 ↓ 1% vs 2022

people moved from United States to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to New Hampshire.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
BE
22.1%

Belgium performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
BE
91.0%

New Hampshire performs better than Belgium across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
BE
$63,600

New Hampshire performs better than Belgium across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs

Belgium performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Concord Rain: 40.6 in/yr (1032 mm)
58° / 35°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Concord Brussels
Jan–Mar 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Concord Brussels
Jan 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.
Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Belgium passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Belgium than New Hampshire?

On average Belgium is about 4% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Belgium?

Budget about €15,729 for 3 months in Belgium (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

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

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to New Hampshire?

Belgium performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Belgium compared to New Hampshire?

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In New Hampshire, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BE
Population 1,316,470 11,847,338
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +32
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112