Buy a bike
For once a cliché is 150% true: the Dutchies bike! And most of them have more than one bike at home. And let's be honest, it's just the easiest way to get around if you [...]
Get a public transport card
With the OV Chipkaart, you can travel on all public transport in the Netherlands. You top it up with money, check-in and -out for every journey (check-in at the station of your departure and out [...]
Calculate your net to gross income
In the Netherlands, all tax is automatically deducted from your gross income. The tax rate is generally around 40%, depending on your income. If you work in the Netherlands you might want to calculate your [...]
Where to get your everyday commodities?
If you live in the Netherlands, in addition to food, you will likely need a few commodities. Here are some common retailers in the Netherlands: Etos and Kruidvat sell care products and toiletries but also [...]
Practical apps to find your way
If you live in the Netherlands, the following websites (also available as apps) will help you get around. 9292.nl lets you plan your travels within the Netherlands. Whether this is from or to an address [...]
Medical assistance and emergencies
We hope your stay in the Netherlands will be emergency free. However, should you need any medical assistance or emergency services while living in the Netherlands you might want to have the most important numbers [...]
First Monday of the month
Every first Monday of the month, exactly at 12 o' clock, the sirens go off in the Netherlands. This is a test and no reason to panic. Was this post useful to you? Feel free [...]
Find a place to live
Finding a room or apartment in the Netherlands can be quite tricky and expensive (depending on the city). Therefore it is recommended you start looking for a place before you arrive in the Netherlands. [...]
Costs of living and budget
As a young professional or starter working in the Netherlands, you will earn around €1800 net (based on full-time employment) with a yearly extra of approximately one monthly salary paid in May when you get [...]
Work and residence permit
In most cases, a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland doesn't need a residence or work permit to stay and work in the Netherlands. A valid passport or national travel ID of your country [...]