@julynn
American expat in the Netherlands
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Lives in Nijmegen
Registration: 26 October 2010
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How to save money in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to the Netherlands? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips ...
Saving money in the Netherlands is easy: just don't buy stuff :-D There are A TON of secondhand stores where you can buy gently-used furniture and clothes; my personal favorite is Het Goed, which is not quite as cheap as some stores but their ... Read More
Online shopping in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Netherlands? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
Online shopping is a piece of cake as long as you're buying from Dutch retailers. I don't have a credit card so I can only use sites that accept iDEAL (which deducts the money directly from your checking account) or PayPal. PayPal and ... Read More
Healthcare in the Netherlands by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Netherlands ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Netherlands? Thanks in advance ...
My experience is pretty much the same as the first poster's. I also have dental coverage (which I think is far more useful) but because I have a low-premium/high-deductible plan, I still end up shelling out between 7-15 euros per visit. When ... Read More
Getting married in the Netherlands by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in the Netherlands or who are about to get married in the Netherlands to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in the Netherlands? Is it the same for a couple of ...
I'm also about to get married. You have to register with the gemeente--there may be different procedures depending on what kind of residency permit you have. I have a 5-year permanent residence permit, so basically I follow the same procedures as ... Read More
wise to just up and leave?? by vickiestu
Im thinking about moving without finding a job and looking for one once there, i would take enough funds to last for 3/4 months. Is this the right thing to do? Im a fitness instructor, are these jobs easy to come by here? vickie
Also, if you don't have a sponsor, immigration can be very hairy. I'm not at all certain what I would have done if my boyfriend hadn't had the money to pay (almost 900 euros) the fee to let me stay with him. I did "just up and leave"--the time ... Read More