The Netherlands
What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Netherlands?
We asked expats what a typical home or apartment in Netherlands is like. They answered...
"A typical expat home or apartment in The Netherlands usually has an open-plan living area with large windows to let in lots of natural light. Furnished apartments will usually come with contemporary furniture and appliances, while unfurnished apartments come with basic fixtures including kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures and light fixtures. The majority of housing in the Netherlands is well insulated and efficient, so electricity and heating costs are generally lower than other European countries. Many apartments come with access to balconies or terraces for outdoor living, which is typical for most Dutch homes," commented one expat who made the move to Netherlands.
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"I live in a small flat. I have a large bedroom, a small open kitchen/living room, and a shower/toilet with no sink--so I have to use the kitchen sink. I consider this very below standards in the U.S. I did have to buy my own oven, refrigerator, and washing machine. Likewise, I had to carpet the place. To leave the floors bare was not an option--it was not a nice wood floor but more like construction material. This is pretty normal here, however, so getting the household items is easy and not too expensive," remarked another expat in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Netherlands?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
