Other Services and Amenities
- Language Classes
- TopTaal Almere, Volksuniversiteit Almere
- Libraries & Study Spots
- De Nieuwe Bibliotheek (Stadhuisplein)
- Community Centers
- Buurtcentrum De Shelter
- Gaming Lounges
- Go! Gaming (Pathé Almere)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Holland Casino Almere
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNL, DHL, DPD points located in Albert Heijn/Primera
- Tech Repair Services
- ThePhoneLab Almere, PC-Hulp Almere
- Table Tennis Spots
- TTV Almere (Landgrabensingel)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €208,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,900 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €294,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,700 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €376,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 19% up to €200k, 25.8% above that
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 49.5% (above €75,518)
- VAT
- 21% (Standard), 9% (Reduced)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU ATAD compliant
- Property Tax
- Yes, OZB (Onroerende-zaakbelasting) based on WOZ-value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 10.4% standard; 2% for primary residence; 0% for first-time buyers under 35 (<€510k)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- 30% Ruling (Tax-free allowance) for high-skilled migrants
Essentials
- City
- Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands
- Population
- Approx. 223,000
- Internet Speed
- Avg. 150-500 Mbps (Fiber widely available)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile (Odido). Prepaid ~€15-20/10GB
- Banking for Expats
- Bunq (digital), Revolut, ING (requires BSN)
- Accommodation
- Funda.nl, Pararius, Airbnb (Avg. €1,600/month for 1-bed)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, Maestro/V-Pay and Debit Mastercard/Visa preferred over cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, Leonardo Hotel Almere
- Budget Accommodation
- Hotel Finn (~€90/night), Ibis Styles Almere (~€85/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Almere Centrum (near the Citadel and shops)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Almere Duin (beach vibes) or Almere Poort (fast train access to Amsterdam)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Spaces - Almere, Stationsplein (€250/mo desk; €35 day pass)
- Best Cafe for Work
- The Coffee Bean (Stationsplein 68), Bagels & Beans (Bovenclarenstraat 15)
- Networking Events
- Almere City Marketing events, Meetup.com (Tech Almere groups)
- Social Events for Expats
- International Almere (Facebook Group), Expat Center East Netherlands networking
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber (available but pricey), Bolt
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- OV-fiets (at stations, €4.50/day), Donkey Republic
- Best Beach Nearby
- Almeerderstrand (Almere Poort)
- Top Regional Airline
- Transavia (operating from Schiphol/Eindhoven)
- Top International Airline
- KLM (Schiphol Airport is 30 mins by train)
- Highway Access
- A6 (runs through city), A1 (connects to Amsterdam/Hilversum)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Almere Centrum Station
- Public Transport Passes
- OV-chipkaart (Anonymous or Personal). All-in-one Dutch transit
- Regional Travel
- NS Trains (Amsterdam in 20-30 mins, Utrecht in 45 mins)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Flevoziekenhuis (Hospitaalweg 1)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Saffraan (Almere Haven), Thermen La Mer (Day Spa)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Basic-Fit (multiple locations, €20-30/mo), Fit For Free
- Laundry Services
- Wasserette de Poort (Beneluxlaan 575)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Thuisbezorgd.nl, UberEats, Flink/Getir (groceries)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Kroket, Poffertjes, Haring (available at Saturday markets)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Copper Branch (Centrum), Vitaminstore Almere
- Best Dessert Spots
- Ice & Co (Grote Markt), Banketbakkerij Tetteroo
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Almere Centrum Market (Saturdays), Action, Lidl
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Bol.com, Coolblue.nl, Amazon.nl
- Grocery Delivery
- Picnic (app-only), Albert Heijn (ah.nl)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Grote Markt (De Meester, Bierfabriek Almere)
- Local Brewery
- Bierfabriek Almere (Koopmanstraat 10)
- Wine Bars
- Wijnhuis Almere (Belfort 118)
- Street Food Stalls
- Patatzaak 't Pleintje (Grote Markt)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Rosita’s (Mexican), Woodstone Pizza and Wine
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- De Citadel (Architecture by Christian de Portzamparc)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Kunstlinie (KAF), PIT Safety Museum
- Historical Sites
- Almere is a 'new' city (est. 1976); nearby Muiderslot Castle (15 mins drive)
- Religious Sites
- Sint-Bonifatiuskerk, Sultan Ahmed Mosque
- Annual Events
- Almere City Run (June), Libelle Zomerweek
- Cultural Districts
- Almere Centrum (Modernist architecture focuses)
- Theater Venues
- Kunstlinie (Esplanade 10)
- Local Markets
- Almere Centrum Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays)
- Music Scene
- Poppodium de Meester
- Street Art
- Murals at Almere Buiten via 'Street Art Almere' initiative
- Cooking Classes
- Kookstudio Almere (Markerkant)
- Art Galleries
- Corrosia Theater, Expo & Film (Almere Haven)
- Historic Buildings
- The Wave (Complex by René van Zuuk)
- Local Heritage
- Polder identity - city built on reclaimed land 2-5m below sea level
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Oostvaardersplassen (Wild horses, deer)
- National Parks Nearby
- Nationaal Park Nieuw Land
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Rondje Weerwater (Lake path), Kromslootpark
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Almere Duin (View over the IJmeer)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Lepelaarplassen
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Not permitted in public; specific fire pits at scouting sites/campsites only