The Netherlands
Is the cost of living in Netherlands high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Netherlands, they wrote...
"The cost of living in The Netherlands is generally considered to be quite high. Prices for things such as housing and food are higher than other parts of the world like Asia or Eastern Europe. A 1 bedroom apartment in the Netherlands could cost around $800-$950 USD and a 2 bedroom around $1000 - $1500. The cost of eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in The Netherlands is estimated to cost around 20 - 25 Euros, depending on what is ordered. Some of the cities in The Netherlands including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht tend to be some of the most expensive places to live, with the cost of living rising faster than the cost of living in the rest of the country," remarked another expat in Netherlands.
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Is the cost of living in Netherlands high?
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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.
