I totally understand why you would want to come to the Netherlands. I’ve met so many Americans the last couple of months in Amsterdam that all moved here (or wanting to move permanently). I really like that our city is becoming more and more international, although we have always been a city of many, many cultures and backgrounds.
However, we do have a very serious housing crisis at the moment, so it feels a bit double to welcome you and tell you to come here, while so many of my fellow Dutchmen can’t find an affordable place.
For you personally: keep in mind that you will not find anything below €1500,- per month and in Amsterdam that will probably be €2000,- . Realistically you’ll be able to find a place within reasonable time if you start at €2500,- and up per month. Keep in mind that the wages in the Netherlands are (depending on your field) lower than in the states. Most people here earn around €2500,- per month (after taxes/ net).
I totally understand why you would want to come to the Netherlands. I’ve met so many Americans the last couple of months in Amsterdam that all moved here (or wanting to move permanently). I really like that our city is becoming more and more international, although we have always been a city of many, many cultures and backgrounds.
However, we do have a very serious housing crisis at the moment, so it feels a bit double to welcome you and tell you to come here, while so many of my fellow Dutchmen can’t find an affordable place.
For you personally: keep in mind that you will not find anything below €1500,- per month and in Amsterdam that will probably be €2000,- . Realistically you’ll be able to find a place within reasonable time if you start at €2500,- and up per month. Keep in mind that the wages in the Netherlands are (depending on your field) lower than in the states. Most people here earn around €2500,- per month (after taxes/ net).