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The Dark Side of Living in The Netherlands

What are the downsides of living in the Netherlands? There is a wide variety of advantages that come along with relocating to the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a country that has a lot to offer everybody, whether they are searching for a higher standard of life, more work prospects, or a location to live that is cheaper. Let's not sugarcoat things and have an honest conversation about some of the challenges you could face if you decide to relocate to the Netherlands.
1. It’s an expensive country
The Netherlands is well-known for having some of the highest tax rates in the world, and almost everything is subject to taxation. The income tax is particularly high in contrast to those of other countries in Europe. You could also discover that the prices of electronic goods are higher in the Netherlands (here's a pro tip: shop on the German Amazon), and that the prices of some foods are also a little bit more. On the other hand, it is possible to acquire some excellent prices if you have learned how to shop and where to shop. The relationship between supply and demand is to blame for the typically high cost of rent throughout the whole of the United States. Jobs, in general, pay very well here; yet, in the end, it all comes down to how you look at it.
2. You have to learn a new language
Even though most Dutch people are aware of this fact, conversational English is not sufficient. You are going to need to educate yourself in Dutch since the majority of the labels, notices, goods, and parcels are all in Dutch. You are going to have to utilize Google Translate whenever you go to public locations like the grocery or railway stations until you master the local language.
It is well known that the service sector in the Netherlands is notorious for being less helpful and more difficult to navigate than in other nations. Even if someone has been downright impolite to us extremely seldom, the Dutch aren't exactly famed for their ability to provide good customer service.
You are either going to have to wait an eternity to speak to the manager, you are going to be in a line of 25 people on the phone, or you are going to have to wait weeks for a response to an email. Not to mention the level of frustration that a good number of individuals experience whenever they are confronted with tasks such as receiving mail or shipments.
3. Accommodation
Insane housing shortages are plaguing the Netherlands at the moment. As a result, it is essential to do apartment hunting in advance of relocating to this location for permanent residence. There are both furnished and unfurnished apartments available to choose. The furnished homes come with very huge rent prices. When you rent a property that isn't equipped, you may think you're getting a good deal, but in reality, you have to buy everything, even rugs and appliances that are necessary. In addition, property owners are reaping the benefits of the housing shortage by charging their renters unreasonable prices.
Due to the unfortunate state of affairs in the housing market in the Netherlands, it is essential that you begin your search for a new place to call home at the earliest possible date. Bear in mind that there are no assurances that you will locate a location right away; yet, you should not give up hope!
If you want to live in Amsterdam or one of the other cities in the Randstad, you need be extremely patient in your hunt for a new house, and you should prepare for a little bit of more wiggle space in your budget.




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10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT MOVE TO THE NETHERLANDS. The Netherlands may not be for you ????

Hi Beautiful people,
In todays video, I share with you guys 10 reasons why The Netherlands may not be for you. Y'all know that I absolutely love this beautiful small country but I do recognise that people are different and not everyone would love what I love. So I compiled a list of reasons why someone may not want to move to the Netherlands.

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Amsterdam - City Video Guide



Discover the beautiful architecture and friendly atmosphere of Amsterdam in this new travel guide video from Expedia.com.au

Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands. The Venice Of The North has an extensive canal district full of bridges, cobblestone streets and charming gabled houses.

The city's historic gathering place, Dam Square, is the location for the Royal Palace, Madame Tussauds' wax collection and the National Monument for World War II. In the nearby Anne Frank House, you can see where this young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary.

The floating Flower Market, the historic Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District are some other typical Dutch areas in the compact city center.

The famous paintings by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and other Dutch masters are on display in the historic Rijksmuseum and modern Van Gogh Museum.

The old Heineken Brewery is the best place to try the Dutch lager and experience its brewing process.

There is no other city like Amsterdam, so no wonder that over 3.5 million people visit the Dutch city each year.

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10 Dutch Culture Shocks in the Netherlands | An American’s Perspective

Dutch directness, housing, racism, and many more. These are some of the culture shocks I’ve experienced after living in The Netherlands for almost 4 years now.

Disclaimer: I love the Netherlands, and culture shocks are normal—they are neither right nor wrong but part of the experience of moving and living abroad (we all come from different cultures).

⏰ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Racism?
03:58 Dutch Food
05:30 Dutch Planning
07:01 Dutch Directness (Low Context Culture)
08:34 Housing Crisis
09:54 No Floors?
10:59 Open Windows
12:03 Seeing the Doctor
14:15 Public Urinals
15:17 Coffeeshops
15:41 Final

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I'm David, a Californian living in Amsterdam. I grew up in San Francisco, studied and worked in LA, took a sabbatical around the world, and then packed my bags for Europe. I make videos about lifestyle design, hiking, and living/working/studying in Europe.
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Netherlands: Haarlem, Alkmaar, Leiden, The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Gouda, Maastricht

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Presenting a tour of the Netherlands
0:00 Introduction ; 03:26 Haarlem; 04:31 Alkmaar; 05:45 Leiden; 06:38 The Hague; 07:48 Delft; 08:54 Rotterdam; 10:11 Utrecht; 11:35 Gouda; 12:22 Maastricht ; 13:43 Conclusion
Starting with a visit to Haarlem, then to Leiden, doing a few day trips out from there. Then to Delft for three more nights and excursions to The Hague, political capital of the nation.
Then to Rotterdam the great modern city of the Netherlands, continuing to Utrecht, a university town with a large historic center and then to Maastricht in the southern part of the country. I'll also be going up to the Alkmaar cheese market which is a lot of fun.
This video is a summary of the trip through the Netherlands. We will be presenting short segments about each city here, but we have 22 movies providing a lot more details about these places so be sure to look for them in our collection.
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Traveling between cities was so easy because the Netherlands has got perhaps the best train system in Europe. It's phenomenal. The trains are clean, fast, frequent and not expensive. This is a small country, so the cities are relatively close together, you can get from one to the next and 15 or 30 minutes usually. This superb rail service in itself makes a good reason to visit this country, shift for it really does eliminate some of those logistical problems of travel, just getting around. It is so easy with these trains.
Some call it Holland, but the country is The Netherlands. Holland is two provinces in the Netherlands.

10 Reasons Why I Love the Netherlands (As an American)

From Dutch directness to the world's happiest kids—here are ten things I love about living in the Netherlands.

????‍♂️About me: I'm originally from California and have lived in the Netherlands for 4 years (Amsterdam & Maastricht).

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⏰ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Doe Normaal (Be normal)
02:44 Dutch Directness
04:50 Work-life Balance
07:27 Beautiful Country
09:37 “Church space”
10:20 Bike Culture
11:40 Public Transportation
12:25 Amazing English
13:32 Safety
14:46 Easy to Travel
15:36 Conclusion

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More SHOCKING things about living in the Netherlands ???????? (Dutch culture shock for American expats)

In this episode, Michelle and Alex talk about what culture shock actually means, and discuss the 6 most shocking things they've experienced while living in the Netherlands for about 7 months.

Episode 37 · Filmed on February 8, 2023 · Rotterdam, the Netherlands

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0:00 Introduction
1:12 What is culture shock?
3:08 Open curtains
4:17 Naked people on TV
6:22 Transit strikes
7:50 Spicy food
9:10 Over the counter medication
10:48 Fireworks
13:09 Wrapping up

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WHO IS BUNCHARTED?

We're Michelle and Alex, an American expat couple living abroad in the Netherlands. ????????

In 2020, we quit our jobs to travel the world, and... well, that didn't happen. So in 2022, we decided to make an even BIGGER change by packing up our lives (and our cats ????) and moving from Austin, Texas, in the US, to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Subscribe for new videos like this every week!

Why I Am Banned From 20 Countries

I am banned from 20 countries :(

But I found a solution to this ban.

I’m excited to announce…..my new passport!

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PS - I actually misspoke in the video. It’s actually a $150k not $100k investment. Sorry for the confusion!! Hope it’s all clear :)

A guide to the DUTCH supermarkets | everything you can find in the NETHERLANDS

Grocery shopping in the Netherlands is always a treat.

I very much enjoy going to the grocery store, maybe more then I should and with this video I wanted to shed a bit of light of how grocery stores in the Netherlands stand out form other countries. There are many surprising finds and interesting in-tell about the culture.

As for recommendations the video suggests a lot of classics, feel free to share other suggestions! (lidl mozzarella salad is pretty good)

I was also informed that Marqt does not produce profit! which was quite surprising since it s one the more expensive range.

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00:00 - Dutch Supermarkets
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12 Reverse Culture Shocks as an American (After 4 years in Europe)

What reverse culture shocks might you experience returning to the US after living abroad?

After 4 years in the Netherlands (Europe), I'd like to share the culture shocks I experience whenever I return to California (USA).

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⏰ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Homelessness
01:56 American friendliness
03:06 Better Customer Service (At Times Too Much)
04:28 Tipping
04:55 Free Stuff
05:31 Obesity & Healthcare
07:06 Big Supermarkets
08:19 Big Driving Distances
08:58 Poor Public Transportation
09:52 Capitalism
10:18 Standing Out
11:36 Live to Work
12:36 Conclusion

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HOW AMERICANS VIEW THE NETHERLANDS - New Yorker talks Dutch Culture [ USA VS NL ]

How Americans view the Netherlands? In this video we learn how Americans see the Dutch. A real New Yorker talks about the Netherlands and Dutch culture. Amsterdam VS New York. Dutch culture VS American culture
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We Broke Up

This is the end. @DearAlyne and I are breaking up.

You, the audience, were the first people to know about our relationship 6 years ago.

You were with us during our lows and highs.

You cheered for us.

That's why you also deserve to know about the end of our relationship.

This is the longest video we've ever made. 13 minutes long.

I hope this helps someone out there with their relationship. I hope they can avoid our mistakes before it's too late.

Until then, Alyne and I will remain good friends. We have zero regrets.
Because...

No growth of the heart is ever a waste.

Love you, Alyne.

The Almost Perfect Country

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Snow in Amsterdam | in 2 minutes | NETHERLANDS

Happy Saturday Friends! This is just a 2 minute video of Amsterdam during the snow storm last February. I took some short clips of different views just around the Centrum to share to you how beautiful this city is.

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Hundreds Of Tons Of Tomatoes Are Used As Ammo In Spain's Tomatina Festival

Every year, thousands of people travel to Bunol, Spain to take place in a massive food fight for the Tomatina Festival.

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The Hague, Netherlands, City Tour

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The Hague is the second most-visited city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam because it's a city with many attractions and a large pedestrian zone where you can wander about in old historic lanes.
Although Amsterdam is the nation's capital, almost all of the government is headquartered here with the parliament, and the prime minister and perhaps most famous as home of the International Court of Justice, a branch of the United Nations.
This video is a practical guide for you showing exactly where are the main sites and where you should be walking to catch all of the highlights in your visit.
You might think of the Hague as perhaps a modern city, as a government city and therefore maybe not so interesting to visit, but you'll find that it's fascinating. The Hague has got a rich collection of historic buildings, some of them dating back as much as to the 13th century, amazingly, and they have been restored and renovated and kept up to date. The government is located in this complex of very old buildings in the heart of town. And yet there's also a modern side to the city, a modern shopping mall, ultramodern skyscrapers and that wonderful pedestrian zone. So altogether you'll find The Hague has got a lovely variety of kinds of neighborhoods and attractions, historic sites, shopping areas, museums, and just friendly people everywhere, and everywhere, bicycles.
The two closest main cities are Delft and Leiden, both of which make a good home base for visiting The Hague on a day trip, only 15 minutes away by train.

How I see the US after living in Europe for 5 years

What is America like after experiencing life in Europe? BIG. Consumerism. Gun violence. The homeless. The police. What do you do for work?

This is how I see the US after living in the Netherlands for 5 years. Sometimes it takes leaving a place for one to truly understand the pros and cons of a place. There are things I love and dislike about the US. Hope you enjoy this short movie!
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Geography Now - Netherlands Reaction | Dutch Wonders Are Wow!

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Living in San Francisco vs. Amsterdam (California vs. the Netherlands)

San Francisco and Amsterdam are the #1 and #2 best cities in the world (according to Time Out magazine). Which is the better city for you?

I grew up in San Francisco and have been living in Amsterdam for over 2 years now. In this video, I compare the differences between San Francisco and Amsterdam in the following categories:

00:00 Intro
00:40 Cost of living
02:12 Jobs
03:42 Work-life balance
05:48 Education
08:27 Healthcare
11:42 Things to do
13:30 Travel
14:34 Weather
16:28 Food
18:39 Transportation
20:09 Safety
21:24 Diversity
23:26 Conclusion

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09:43 Healthcare is around €100/month in the Netherlands (not 100€/year)

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4 seasons in the Netherlands, 2 minutes

This is a Playlist that I did a lot of efforts to make its videos. It took me one year to shoot these videos but I am really satisfied with the result. I publish every Sunday one video of this playlist. My main aim in 4 season in 2 minutes is to show you the beauty of the seasons in the Netherlands and in general. also we shouldnt forget that life is short we must enjoy every moment and act really responsible against each other. I shot 4 seasons in the Netherlands, Eindhoven. I will leave the address of each area in the discription of each video.

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