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Netherlands

Amsterdam is my favorite city I've lived in thus far. I love how every city in NL is easily reachable by train and how cycling infrastructure is so well developed.

Notes​

  • NS.nl season tickets are must have if you plan to travel more than a few times on the train in the month.
    • Dal Voordeel (40 % discount on weekends + 40 % discount off peak) is great general discount.
    • Dal Vrij (unlimited weekend + unlimited off peak hours) is great if you travel very often (i.e. work in one city and live in another).
  • Heath insurance is mandatory. I use cz.nl cheapest plan they have although I regret not getting an even cheaper one from different provider.
  • UWV (unemployment) benefits. werk.nl. uwv.nl. Need to work certain number of hours in a year to be qualified for the benefits. Submit income statement first of every month on uwv.nl. Need to show applications to 5 jobs every 4 weeks (Uw sollicitatieactiviteiten doorgeven). Can always arrange meeting or message for help on werk.nl website