Why 75,000 Foreign Retirees Chose the Netherlands - Pros, Cons, and Cost of Living for Expats
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Are you thinking about retiring abroad, more specifically to the Netherlands? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of retiring in the Netherlands, as well as the steps you need to take to make it happen. We also cover life as an expat in cities like The Hague, Haarlem, and Groningen (but not Amsterdam, for a good reason).
We provide an in-depth look at the pros and cons of retirement in the Netherlands. We also delve into some of the costs and reasons why so many expatriates chose this country in Europe.
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Pros of Retiring in the Netherlands
High Standard of Living
The Netherlands is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the world, and the Dutch people are some of the happiest people too. The World Happiness Report, which is released every year, looks at several factors such as levels of income, life expectancy, social support, environment, and others - and the Netherlands has been voted one of the top 5 countries for a decade.
Alongside social factors, there is also the fact that it is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live. With gorgeous towns and cities, a yearly tulip festival to enjoy, and those iconic windmills dotting the landscape, it will be a feast for the eyes every time you step outside.
Another reason that makes the Netherlands a fantastic place to retire to is the moderate climate which provides cold winters with snow, but hot summers to enjoy many outdoor pursuits and soak up the cities.
Healthcare System
The public healthcare system in the Netherlands is one of the best in the world. However, healthcare in the Netherlands is not free, and you will need to purchase private healthcare insurance to cover this. Healthcare, particularly in later life, is important when deciding where to live, and a world-renowned healthcare system is a great reason to choose the country.
Although healthcare in the Netherlands is not free, if you are retiring from the United States, you will find that basic health insurance is much more affordable than in the U.S., which is another great reason to retire here.
While the average Dutch will spend around 100 euros (around 110 dollars) for private health insurance, the average American spends more than 4 times that value, meaning $456 dollars.
Which Dutch city is your favorite? Surprisingly, despite the Netherlands attracting thousands of foreign retirees, they don't have a retirement visa scheme. However, many other European countries have, even with tax incentives. You can discover them in this video: czcams.com/video/rUmj0wZ8Dl8/video.html&t.
As a Dutchy: yes this video does give a good impression of The Netherlands. Please understand that although we do speak a little bit foreign languages like German, English, and maybe even a few word Spanish these still are foreign languages to all of us, since we are absolutely not Bi-Lingual in general because Dutch really is the only spoken language the Dutch speak among each other. We can (superficially) chit chat with a foreigner in German, English or even a few words in Spanish, but do understand that if you'd like to emigrate to The Netherlands learning Dutch is an absolute necessity, just like learning the native culture and society. Just like the German language is a necessity in Germany and it's culture and society, and so is the Spanish language a necessity in Spain and it's culture and society....these rules apply about everywhere on this world in every single country. Just come to the point to realize that you are moving to another country, and so you'll be the stranger in this country and you it is you that has to adapt to the (for you !) new environment. The locals lived in the Netherlands for several decades and mostly grew up here and so what all Dutchies bring together in their culture is something you will have to adjust to.
It therefor is not us whom are strange and do (culturally) strange things (in your eyes), No..., it is you who's stranger in desperate need to get Dutchyfied ;-)
" Just like the German language is a necessity in Germany and it's culture and society, and so is the Spanish language a necessity in Spain and it's culture and society" True!
Groningen is not the cheapest. There are village as delftzijl or Emmen are cheaper but also nothing to do there.
Thanks for the comment! It is good to know. We considered only larger cities but your suggestion is interesting :)
I still would visit with my BFF..❤ going to learn Dutch
It is indeed an interesting language :)
As I could not survive on my poor retirement paycheck I have resettled to Russia several years ago looking for cheaper place to retire. However several months ago payments have been stopped. When I requested the Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, which manages the transactions they replied that because Central Bank of Russia has been sanctioned therefore payments became impossible. I know that Russia supplies the US with titanium along with some other materials and of course those shipments have always been paid. It means payments still possible when authorities want it. Moreover each Embassy has cashier desk where I could come getting cash. It is what I proposed in my communications with the Embassy, but they did not reply anymore. Neither Social Security nor Embassy in Moscow wanted to have any business with me. They also defrauded me on three Economic Impact Payments that I was illegible for. I wrote to Biden in White House with no result of course. This is how the US government treats its own citizens. I can only got to the street begging in a foreign country. Judge yourself. Watch out of the US!
With the recent elections the anti-immigrant party PVV became the largest political party, so important changes are on the horizon. Emphasis will be on education and guaranteed income, so retirees will have to bring more money in order to be considered "investors". This has already been done in many northern European countries and even Canada has done the same as from January 2024.
Interesting!
Don't let reality get in the way of your dreams. Wilders promised a lot before the elections. Now that he's elected, he is watering down his promises and goals. "All undesirable immigrants out" has become "Maybe if we can get rid of a few criminals that would be great." Nothing is going to change drastically for the simple reason that the Netherlands is governed by the EU. There is nothing Wilders can do without the consent of the European parliament. Do you really think that the European parliament is going to agree with the very right wing ideas of Wilders?