Living in Amsterdam as an expat

Moving away from your country of birth can be quite daunting. However, in Amsterdam, no expat is alone. There’s a reason that there are more than 38,000 expats in this city: Amsterdam has made it onto the list of top cities for quality of life.
Many factors will affect your residential decisions. These include employment, studying, children, schools, shopping, and the neighbourhood itself. The following steps may lead you to your home in Amsterdam:
According to Dutch Review, some popular Amsterdam neighbourhoods for expats include Buitenveldert and Amstelveen, in the South, and the man-made islands of the IJ River in the North. Expatica recommends the Old-South for International schools. The Old-West offers reasonably priced housing, resulting in a high percentage of expats in the district.
The many online Job Boards for employment in Amsterdam include non-Dutch speaking boards. There are also recruiting agencies and employment services to help you with your job search and with unemployment benefits.
Amsterdam has a well-deserved reputation for an excellent public transportation system. All bases are covered! And on top of that, it is very easy to find the information you need:
Until you wean yourself from your favourite foods of home, or in case you never do, you’ll find what you need at a number of stores, including Kelly’s. You’ll find Carnation milk and Cadbury’s chocolates from Great Britain, Marshmallow Fluff and French’s mustard, from the US, Balti curry sauce from India, and salsa from Mexico.
If you don’t crave food from home, the supermarkets will provide you with your groceries. Be aware that not all international credit cards are accepted. Save your bags because they are not handed out for free. The basics are readily available, but don’t wait till the last minute of the day to purchase bread.
View this list of furniture to find shops with new furniture for your new home, or furniture rental options for temporary dwellings. Furniture for rent lets you find beds to sleep on and tables with chairs to eat on, until you move to your permanent residence.
Hopefully, the main medical issue you will ever need to think about is health insurance. Everyone needs it. The good news is that you can obtain free quotes. The good/bad news, is that there are a lot of offerings, so it will be difficult to decide which insurance is good for you. You will need to consider your age, marital status, and children. Expatfinder is one option for providing enough information to allow you to comparison shop.
Although many people speak English, this may not be your mother tongue, and it is important for everyone to learn to speak Dutch:
There are endless possibilities for learning Dutch. The many courses offer diverse learning styles. Various class sizes are available, including one-on-one training. Depending on your status in the Netherlands, you may qualify for a free course.
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