Where to get food?
After your arrival in the Netherlands, make sure you get enough fuel to start the bureaucratic battle of the coming days. The most common supermarket in the Netherlands is the Albert Heijn. Once you [...]
After your arrival in the Netherlands, make sure you get enough fuel to start the bureaucratic battle of the coming days. The most common supermarket in the Netherlands is the Albert Heijn. Once you [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]