🇳🇱Netherlands
Europe
Information
Capital
Amsterdam
Population
18,448,775
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Néerlandais, Frison
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+31
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Area
41,543 km²
Government
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National day
27 April - King's Day
Internet domain
.nl
About
The Netherlands is a Western European country famous for its polders, windmills, and open economy. With a dense population and a prosperous economy focused on trade and services, it is a major logistics hub in Europe. The country faces challenges such as rising sea levels and housing shortages.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global élevé, pays très sûr en Europe occidentale.
Risk areas
Quartiers centraux d'Amsterdam (Red Light District) - Pickpocketing et petite délinquance
Crime(low)
- Soyez vigilant dans les zones touristiques
- Évitez de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, suivez les alertes officielles du ministère des Affaires étrangères
Transport
- Gardez vos affaires près de vous
- Utilisez des applications officielles pour les taxis
Natural risks(Risque modéré d'inondations en raison de la géographie)
- Respectez les alertes des autorités locales
Health(Excellent système de santé)
- Assurance voyage recommandée
- Vaccins standards à jour
Practical tips
- Vérifiez les règles COVID si applicables
- Respectez les normes de circulation à vélo
- Téléchargez l'app 112NL pour urgences
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center1,650
1-bedroom apartment in the city center1,900
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb1,400
3-bedroom apartment in the city center3,400
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb2,400
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal18
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant90
McDonald's menu11
Local beer (0.5L)5
Cappuccino4
Water (1.5L)1.50
Bread (500g)2.50
Milk (1L)1.50
Eggs (12)4
Chicken (1kg)10
Apples (1kg)3
Bananas (1kg)2
Transport
Public transport ticket4
Monthly transport subscription110
Taxi ride (start)6
Taxi (1km)2.50
Gasoline (1L)2.20
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)50
Tennis court (1h weekend)35
Cinema14
Theater60
Health
General practitioner consultation60
Dentist consultation80
Antibiotic medications15
Cold medications (6 days)8
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)45
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)25
Public services for 85m² apartment220
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)90
Nike sports shoes110
International primary school (monthly)1,500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F
Emergency numbers
Police110
Ambulance112
Fire department112
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
safe
Tipping
Not mandatory, rounding or 5-10%