Moving to Netherlands from New Jersey
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Jersey to Netherlands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Jersey to Netherlands, you would find that Netherlands is 13.8% cheaper than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly €57,700 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amsterdam averages 56°F vs 67°F in Newark, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 20.4% more
Groceries
pay 29.1% less
Transportation
pay 41.3% more
Housing
pay 29.6% less
Childcare
pay 36.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Netherlands?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €57,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands
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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 Netherlands cost about 13% less than cities in New Jersey.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from New Jersey to Netherlands, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United States to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How New Jersey and Netherlands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Netherlands performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands performs significantly better than New Jersey 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
Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though New Jersey leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Netherlands performs significantly better than New Jersey across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Netherlands vs New Jersey
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Newark | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/27°F (9°/-2°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/36°F (14°/2°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Newark | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.6°/-4.4°C) | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (7.7°/-3.2°C) | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) |
| Mar | 55°/32°F (12.7°/0.2°C) | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.4°/5.3°C) | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) |
| May | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.7°C) | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) |
| Jun | 85°/61°F (29.5°/16.3°C) | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.8°C) | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.4°/18.1°C) | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/57°F (26.5°/14.0°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 69°/45°F (20.4°/7.3°C) | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 58°/36°F (14.2°/2.4°C) | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 46°/28°F (7.8°/-2.2°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
Can you move from New Jersey to Netherlands?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Netherlands. To live, work, or study long-term in Netherlands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Netherlands's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Netherlands
Visa Free
Netherlands passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Netherlands than New Jersey?
Generally yes: Netherlands runs about 14% cheaper than New Jersey on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Netherlands?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €14,425 in Netherlands for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Netherlands?
Working remotely from Netherlands's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to New Jersey?
Netherlands performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Netherlands compared to New Jersey?
The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 67°F in Newark. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Newark gets 46.2 in.
What language do they speak in Netherlands?
The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In New Jersey, the official language is English.
