Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,735$ (3,302€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,042$ (921€) without rent.Cost of Living in Amsterdam. Restaurants Edit Rent Per Month Edit Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,541.11€ Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,256.58€ Is Amsterdam really expensive? Amsterdam is one of the […]

Amsterdam is considered the European City of Sin due to the fact that it is lenient when it comes to several different vices, such as prostitution and marijuana use. The Red Light District is the most known region of Amsterdam for being the best place to find said vices. Which is the Sin City in […]

It doesn’t often snow in Amsterdam. If it does, it’s usually in December and January. And the snow melts almost immediately after it touches the ground. December is also the darkest month of the year – the sun only shines 40-45 hours. Does Amsterdam get snow in December? December weather in Amsterdam: usually cold; usually […]

Swimming in Amsterdam’s canals is not permitted as water quality is not clean enough and also because the canals are classified as boating ways (vaarwegen) and swimmers are not easily seen from boats. There are however, plenty of open water areas at which swimming is permitted. How clean is Amsterdam tap water? In Europe, the […]

The English had been building up their own trade with the New World, founding their own colonies in Virginia and New England.Charles II decided to seize New Netherland, take over the valuable fur trade and give the colony to his younger brother James, Duke of York and Albany (the future James II). Why did the […]

Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, and with good reason, it’s one pretty epic city! Brimming with amazing culture, incredible nightlife, world-class museums and historical gems, this is one city not to miss when thinking of a European city break. Why is Amsterdam a good place to visit? From unconventional restaurants […]

Swimming not permitted in canals Swimming in Amsterdam’s canals is not permitted as water quality is not clean enough and also because the canals are classified as boating ways (vaarwegen) and swimmers are not easily seen from boats. There are however, plenty of open water areas at which swimming is permitted. Are there sharks in […]

All very normal to the Dutch, but mind-numbingly confusing for foreigners. By and large, the Dutch are friendly and always up for a chat – even with the cleaning lady.The Netherlands is also one of the safest countries in Europe. However, individualism is still expected. Is Amsterdam American friendly? Amsterdam has long been an attractive […]

There are several explanations for this, beginning with the fact that Amsterdam is pretty much built on a swamp, and so houses have poles that go deep into the damp earth for stability. Today these poles are reinforced with cement, but back when they were built, they were originally made out of wood. What is […]

New Amsterdam feels like it could be Grey’s Anatomy’s cousin, but instead of being set in Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, the story follows Dr Max Goodwin, the new medical director who wants to radically change the way things are down at the US’ oldest public hospital. Is New Amsterdam connected to GREY’s anatomy? Enter: New […]

It is the capital and the principal commercial and financial centre of the Netherlands. To the scores of tourists who visit each year, Amsterdam is known for its historical attractions, for its collections of great art, and for the distinctive colour and flavour of its old sections, which have been so well preserved. What is […]

the Euro currency. In Amsterdam (and in the rest of Netherlands) we use the Euro currency. There are 8 coins; 1, 2 and 5 cent, 10, 20 and 50 cent, 1 and 2 Euro coins. Then there are the bills of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Euro, 100, 200 and 500 Euro notes. Not many […]

The local spirit is jenever (Dutch gin), normally taken straight and chilled as a chaser with a glass of beer, but it is sometimes drunk with mixers. It is available in numerous flavours. The most popular beer brands in Amsterdam are Amstel and the ubiquitous Heineken, which is also produced in the city. What is […]

Amsterdam is one of the 10 most expensive places to live in Europe. So yes, Amsterdam is definitely not cheap to live in. Especially ‘binnen de ring’ (in the most central neighbourhoods) prices could be double or triple compared with places in for example Friesland or Limburg. How much money do you need to live […]

Non-EU nationals typically need to apply for a Dutch residence permit or obtain a Dutch work permit before they can start work in the Netherlands. Highly-skilled migrants in the Netherlands typically do not need a Dutch work permit but may need to apply for a Dutch visa to enter or live in the Netherlands. Can […]