Moving to Germany from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from New Hampshire to Germany — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from New Hampshire to Germany, you would find that Germany is 1.9% more expensive than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly €60,303 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Hampshire to Germany.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €60,303

To maintain the same standard of living in Germany

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

Restaurants

pay 17.7% more

Groceries

pay 16.2% less

Transportation

pay 52.4% more

Housing

pay 19.7% less

Childcare

pay 44.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 13.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 USD = 0.878 EUR(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 New Hampshire to Germany, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
14,858 ↓ 4% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Hampshire to Germany.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
DE
22.3%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
DE
91.0%

New Hampshire performs better than Germany across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
DE
3.0%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
DE
$61,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
DE
81.5 yrs

Germany 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

BerlinRain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56°/43°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsConcordBerlin
Jan–Mar37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun68°/43°F (20°/6°C)64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep79°/54°F (26°/12°C)72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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MonthConcordBerlin
Jan31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Germany 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 Germany than New Hampshire?

Yes — Germany is on average about 8% cheaper than New Hampshire. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Germany?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €15,076 in Germany on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Germany?

Usually fine from major cities in Germany. 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 Germany compared to New Hampshire?

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

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

The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.

What language do they speak in Germany?

The official language in Germany is German. In New Hampshire, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DE
Population1,316,47084,316,622
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Euro (€)
LanguagesEnglishGerman
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+49
Time zones111
Emergency number911112