Here are the average temperatures. Precipitation is relatively abundant, about 850 millimeters (33.5 inches) per year, but above all, it is common and evenly spread over the seasons. However, the rainiest season is autumn, and the least rainy is spring. Rainfall often occurs in the form of short showers or drizzle. Does it rain everyday […]

Amsterdam food and drink prices USD Food type Price Budget dinner Personal pizzas start around €5 and plenty of other options for just a bit more. 8.43 – 15.73 .5 liter beer Locals always order in .25L size and those are half the price. Happy hour deals can be found for less if you look […]

transgender. You might also notice windows with a blue light instead of a red one. This means that the person behind the glass is transgender or transvestite. There are around 400 such vitrines in Amsterdam, so you can imagine that the competition is fierce. What does a purple light mean in Amsterdam? Purple lights in […]

Always windy in Amsterdam Most of the time, the wind comes from the sea. The famous Western winds come from the Atlantic ocean, swooping easily over the low lands. A western wind brings clouds, mist and rain and a mild temperature. Is Amsterdam sinking? Fortunately, no one has been hurt yet, but unless it can […]

Amsterdam is a city which is very suitable to travel to with kids.This makes Amsterdam a super kid friendly destination for a city trip! Kids and the city. As in almost every city Amsterdam offers a lot of fun things to do with kids. Is Amsterdam toddler friendly? Although many people think of it as […]

Is One Day Enough in Amsterdam? One day is enough to get a taste of Amsterdam: tour the canals, walk around the city, explore some local neighborhoods, and visit at least one museum. Of course, you can’t see everything that Amsterdam has to offer in just a day. How many days is ideal in Amsterdam? […]

More substantively, the city was built on piles – large wooden stakes that are driven into the ground. The piles (or the stilts) are driven in the clay, pear and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand. They are literally a foundation for all Amsterdam’s buildings. Why is Amsterdam built on canals? […]

In 2019, millionaire households had – on average – assets of more than 2.5 million euros, compared to 129 thousand euros for non-millionaires. Share of millionaire households Amstelveen 5.8 Amsterdam 3.6 Apeldoorn 2.2 Appingedam 1.2 How many billionaires live in Amsterdam? As of 2021, there are twelve billionaires in the Netherlands, according to Forbes. How […]

If you wish to move to Amsterdam, know that the Netherlands allows citizens of certain countries to immigrate without a visa. However, if your country is not on the list of lucky exceptions, you will need to get all three: a visa and both residency and work permits. Can a US citizen live in Amsterdam? […]

Not surprisingly, the capital of the Netherlands is also its largest city. At nearly 873,000, Amsterdam has over 200,000 inhabitants more than the second-largest city in the country, Rotterdam. What are the 3 biggest cities in Netherlands? Netherlands – 10 Largest Cities Name Population 1 Amsterdam , North Holland 741,636 2 Rotterdam , South Holland […]

Quick Climate Info Hottest Month July (64 °F avg) Coldest Month January (39 °F avg) Wettest Month October (2.29″ avg) Windiest Month January (13 mph avg) Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam? Here are the average temperatures. Precipitation is relatively abundant, about 850 millimeters (33.5 inches) per year, but above all, it is common […]

Summary about cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,747$ (3,311€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,045$ (924€) without rent. What is a good salary to live in Amsterdam? Re: What would be considerd a “good” salary in Amsterdam? Hi there, For all of Holland […]

Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.5 °C (4.5°F) more in Amsterdam.The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 0.7° lower in Amsterdam than in London, England. Relative humidity levels are 2.3% lower. The mean dew point temperature is 1.2°C (2.1°F) lower. Is Amsterdam weather better than London? →Winner: London Since Amsterdam is situated very […]

Things Tourists Should Never Do in Amsterdam Don’t expect wild parties during weekdays. Don’t get on public transport without an OV-Chip card. Don’t take cash or credit cards for granted. Don’t hire a bike if you can’t ride one. Don’t walk in cycle paths. Don’t buy a bike from an unofficial source. What should I […]

While the cities are similar in population, Rotterdam is approx. 100km sq larger in size than Amsterdam, meaning it is less densely populated.The port of Rotterdam sets an industrial, hardworking tone to the city which is also known for being very multicultural and more down to earth than its counterpart. Is Rotterdam or Amsterdam better? […]