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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. It is the capital; the national government sits in The Hague. 12
Population
941,873 residents on 1 January 2026 (city research office). The Metropoolregio Amsterdam counted 2.62 million people after growth in 2024. 1 2
Internet Speed
Ookla September 2026 medians for Amsterdam: fixed broadband 196.69 Mbps down and 78.01 Mbps up; mobile 181.62 Mbps down. 3
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). The 19 October 2026 ECB rate is 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (about €0.8909 per US dollar). The daily file on 22 October 2026 showed 1.1234 USD for 21 October. 4
Tap Water
Safe to drink. Waternet says Amsterdam tap water is among the cleanest in the world and is soft, about 8 German degrees of hardness. 5 6
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and Type F (Europlug and Schuko). 6
SIM Card
Odido, Vodafone and KPN sell prepaid SIMs; link the card to an identified user. Odido Prepaid Start is €10 (€5 of credit before My Odido registration) at €0.10/MB, and Combi M is €15 a month. Vodafone 2 GB for a month is €9; a KPN 3-in-1 SIM is €4.99, with €7.50 bonus credit on first app registration and no eSIM on that card. 7 8 9
Banking for Expats
bunq opens a personal account in its app. Transit and many tills take contactless debit or credit cards through OVpay and ordinary card terminals. 46 11
Accommodation
The Social Hub Amsterdam City (Wibautstraat 129) has hotel rooms, longer stays and coworking. Whole-home holiday lets are capped by the city (see Short Term Rentals). 14 17 76
Cashless Friendly
Contactless cards are the normal way to pay, including on GVB and NS with OVpay. Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark does not take cash. 11 15 12
Short Term Rentals
A whole home may be let for at most 30 nights a year (15 nights in part of Centrum and De Pijp), to at most 4 guests, with a registration number on the Airbnb or Booking ad and each stay reported in advance. Tourist tax is 12.5% of the room price excluding VAT. 17 18
Budget Accommodation
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark (Zandpad 5) has dorms and private rooms, a laundromat and a 7-night maximum, and is card-only. Flying Pig Downtown is by the Red Light District and Flying Pig Uptown is by Leidseplein; breakfast there is €7. 15 16
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The Canal Ring and the Jordaan for the centre, and De Pijp or the Museum Quarter if you want the museums and the Albert Cuyp market. Leidseplein is the noisy nightlife edge of that area. 12
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Amsterdam-Oost around the Social Hub on Wibautstraat, or Oud-West around Kanarie Club and Foodhallen, if you want cafes and a desk without the canal-belt tourist rents. Whole-home holiday lets are limited to 30 nights, or 15 in part of the centre. 14 76 43 38 17

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
WeWork Amsterdam: day pass from €35 (Weesperstraat and Stadhouderskade) or €40 (Strawinskylaan 4117 and Weteringschans); hot-desk membership from €289 a month (list price €339). The Social Hub at Wibautstraat 129 also has flex desks. 13 14
Best Cafe for Work
Kanarie Club is at Bellamyplein 51 in Oud-West. OBA Oosterdok (Oosterdokskade 143) has free Wi-Fi; computer use is free with an OBA card and paid without one. 43 74 12 72
Networking Events
The Social Hub Amsterdam City runs weekly community events, and WeWork hosts member meetups. Pakhuis de Zwijger programmes public talks. 14 13 44
Social Events for Expats
The Social Hub (Wibautstraat 129) mixes hotel guests, students and coworking members at weekly events. Pride Amsterdam is the large public festival; Pakhuis de Zwijger is the regular debate hall. 14 51 44

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber and Bolt both operate in Amsterdam. Street taxis are metered; Wikivoyage warns that ranks at Centraal and Leidseplein sometimes quote high fares. 12
Bike/Scooter Rental
Swapfiets in Amsterdam: a 7-speed city bike is €23.90 a month and e-bikes start at €64.90. OV-fiets hire at stations needs NS Flex on a personal OV-chipkaart and costs €9.80 a day from the fourth day. Felyx shares e-mopeds in the city. 20 21 22
Best Beach Nearby
Zandvoort aan Zee is the closest beach resort and is covered by the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket. 12 11 70
Top Regional Airline
Transavia, the low-cost carrier, flies from Schiphol (AMS) with KLM, easyJet, Vueling and TUIfly. 12
Top International Airline
KLM is the largest airline at Schiphol, the airport for Amsterdam, with long-haul and European flights. 12
Highway Access
The A10 ring links the A1 (east), A2 (Utrecht), A4 (The Hague) and the other motorways into the city. The limit on the A10 is 100 km/h, and 80 km/h on the western section. 12
Main Train/Transit Hub
Amsterdam Centraal is the main station for domestic and most international trains, trams and the free IJ ferries. Amsterdam Zuid is the stop for Eurocity Direct and Intercity Direct toward Schiphol and Rotterdam. 12 23 71
Public Transport Passes
Pay with OVpay (contactless card) or an OV-chipkaart. In 2026 a GVB day ticket is €10 (child €5), a 1-hour ticket is €3.40, and the kilometre fare is €1.16 plus €0.217/km. GVB Vrij is €129 a month for unlimited GVB travel, including night buses. The Amsterdam Travel Ticket, which adds the Schiphol ride, is €20 for one day. 10 11
Regional Travel
NS trains run from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal about every 10 to 15 minutes, taking roughly 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (Wikivoyage cites a 2026 single around €20.20). Intercity Direct covers Amsterdam Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal in under 40 minutes. 12 23

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
OLVG is the city hospital: Oost at Oosterpark 9 and West at Jan Tooropstraat 164, both on 020 599 91 11, plus a clinic at Spuistraat 239a. 19
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Basic-Fit clubs in Amsterdam include yoga among the group classes. 66
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Basic-Fit lists clubs in Amsterdam. Comfort is €24.99 every 4 weeks (Netherlands, many clubs 24/7) plus a €19.99 sign-up fee; Premium is €29.99 and Ultimate €34.99 per 4 weeks. 66
Laundry Services
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark has a laundromat for guests. 15

Food and Drink

Best Local Dish to Try
Bitterballen (fried ragout balls) and a broodje haring, raw herring with onions and pickles, from a fish stall. Stroopwafels are baked at stalls on the Albert Cuyp market. 12 39
Best Dessert Spots
Winkel 43 (Noordermarkt 43) is known for its apple pie. Lanskroon (Singel 385) has baked stroopwafels on site since 1958 and closes by 17:30. 41 75 42
Affordable Shopping Spots
Albert Heijn and Dirk are the everyday supermarket chains with shops across the city. The Albert Cuyp market is the street-market option for food. 48 49 39
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.nl sells to addresses in the Netherlands. 50
Grocery Delivery
Picnic is the app-only online supermarket and says delivery is free. Albert Heijn and Dirk are the walk-in chains. 47 48 49
Bar/Nightlife Area
Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein are the main nightlife squares, with Paradiso and Melkweg on the Leidseplein side. Pllek is the beach bar in Noord, a free ferry ride from Centraal. 12 45 16
Local Brewery
Brouwerij 't IJ (Funenkade 7, next to the windmill) pours at Proeflokaal de Molen, Café Struis and 't Blauwe Theehuis in the Vondelpark, and runs brewery tours. 37 73
Street Food Stalls
Albert Cuyp market sells herring and fresh stroopwafels. Foodhallen, in De Hallen on Hannie Dankbaarpassage in Oud-West, is the indoor food-stall hall. 12 39 38
Popular International Cuisine
Indonesian and Surinamese restaurants are a normal part of eating out. Zeedijk, by Nieuwmarkt, is the de facto Chinatown. 12

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Canal Ring (UNESCO), the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House on Prinsengracht and Dam Square. The free ferries behind Centraal cross the IJ. 12 27 28
Museums & Art Venues
Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum sit on Museumplein. STRAAT, at NDSM-plein 1 in Noord, is the street-art museum. 27 29 30
Historical Sites
The Oude Kerk on Oudekerksplein is the oldest church. The Begijnhof keeps the Houten Huis, one of the few surviving early wooden houses, inside the canal belt. 36 12
Religious Sites
Westerkerk on Westermarkt (the tower carries the imperial crown from the city arms) and the Oude Kerk on Oudekerksplein. 35 36 65
Annual Events
King's Day is 27 April, or the Saturday before when that date is a Sunday. Pride Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Dance Event both have live official programmes. 12 51 52
Cultural Districts
The Canal Ring is the UNESCO centre. Museumkwartier (Museumplein) holds the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum; NDSM in Noord holds STRAAT. 12 27 30
Theater Venues
Koninklijk Theater Carré on the Amstel and DeLaMar on Marnixstraat 402. 33 34
Local Markets
Albert Cuyp market runs through De Pijp. Noordermarkt, in the Jordaan, is the square market by Winkel 43. 39 40
Music Scene
Paradiso (Weteringschans 6, a former church) and Melkweg are the main live rooms by Leidseplein. The Concertgebouw is the concert hall for classical music. 31 32 12
Street Art
STRAAT Museum at NDSM-plein 1 shows street art and graffiti inside a warehouse in Amsterdam-Noord. 30
Historic Buildings
Westerkerk, the Oude Kerk and the 17th-century canal-belt houses. The imperial crown on the Westerkerk tower is the one granted to the city arms. 35 36 65 12
Local Heritage
The city arms are a red shield with three silver St Andrew crosses on a black pale, the imperial crown, and the motto Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig. The three crosses are on the Amsterdammertjes bollards. The name comes from the dam on the Amstel. 65 12

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Amsterdamse Bos, on the south edge toward Amstelveen, and the Vondelpark. North of the IJ, the free ferry leads into the Waterland villages. 26 12 15
National Parks Nearby
National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, dunes between Haarlem and the sea, open sunrise to sunset. Visitor centre De Kennemerduinen is at Zeeweg 12, Overveen, and admission is free. 25
Cycling/Walking Paths
Separate bike lanes (often red asphalt) cover most main streets. The Amsterdamse Bos and the dune paths in Zuid-Kennemerland are the long rides; the Amstel path south and the ferry to Waterland are the easy escapes. 12 26 25
Scenic Viewpoints
A'DAM LOOKOUT, IJpromenade 4 in Noord, is the 100-metre deck, from €16.50 (about €2 less booked online), open daily 10:00 to 22:00. The F3 ferry from Centraal to Buiksloterweg is free and runs every few minutes. 24
Birdwatching Locations
National Park Zuid-Kennemerland lists nightingales, woodlarks and nuthatches in the dunes, a train ride toward Zandvoort and Haarlem. Amsterdamse Bos is the large wood inside the metro area. 25 26

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
PostNL delivers parcels to the door, to parcel lockers and to PostNL points, and lets you set a default pickup point in a PostNL account. 69
Language Classes
INTT is the University of Amsterdam institute for Dutch as a second language. Taalthuis also runs Dutch courses. 67 68
Libraries & Study Spots
OBA Oosterdok at Oosterdokskade 143 is the central library, with free Wi-Fi. Workstations are free with an OBA card and paid without one. 72 12
Community Centers
Pakhuis de Zwijger, on the IJ near the Jan Schaeferbrug, is the public debate and community hall. 44

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Amsterdam-Centrum apartments sold for a median €9,728 per m² in Q2 2026 (NVM/MVA). A 40 m² studio at that rate is about €389,000. The same rate is used for every size because the reports do not split by bedroom count. 64 63
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Amsterdam-Zuidoost apartments sold for a median €4,662 per m² in Q2 2026, the lowest district in that NVM/MVA set. A 40 m² studio at that rate is about €186,000. 64 63
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the Q2 2026 Centrum apartment median of €9,728 per m², a 60 m² one-bedroom is about €584,000. 64
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Using the Q2 2026 Zuidoost apartment median of €4,662 per m², a 60 m² one-bedroom is about €280,000. 64
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the Q2 2026 Centrum apartment median of €9,728 per m², an 80 m² two-bedroom is about €778,000. 64
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Using the Q2 2026 Zuidoost apartment median of €4,662 per m², an 80 m² two-bedroom is about €373,000. 64
Corporate Tax
19% on taxable profit up to €200,000 and 25.8% above that, for 2026 as for 2023-2025. 56
Dividend Withholding Tax
15% dividend tax on distributions, with an exemption for many qualifying participations (5% or more). 57
Tax System
Box 1 (work and home, including foreign income) in 2026 is 35.75% up to €38,883, 37.56% to €78,426 and 49.50% above that, for people aged 66 or under. The first bracket includes 27.65% national-insurance contributions. 55
Highest Income Tax Bracket
49.50% on Box 1 income above €78,426 in 2026. 55
VAT
21% standard VAT (btw). A 9% reduced rate applies to listed goods and services, and some supplies are 0% or exempt. 58
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. A Dutch company with a direct or indirect interest of more than 50% in a low-taxed subsidiary (statutory corporate tax under 9%) or in a listed non-cooperative jurisdiction can have certain CFC income brought into its Dutch tax base. 62
Property Tax
Home owners pay OZB at 0.0527% of the WOZ value in 2026. Homes have no user tax; non-residential property is 0.2525% for the owner and 0.1832% for the user. 18
Property Transaction Tax
2% when you will live in the home. Buyers aged 18 to 34 pay 0% on a first qualifying home worth at most €555,000 in 2026. A home that is not your main residence is 8% in 2026 (10.4% in 2025). Other property, such as offices, is 10.4%. 59 60
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No digital-nomad visa or nomad tax break. A tourist stay is 90 days in any 180, and working rules are separate. The 30% ruling is for employees recruited from abroad (2026 salary above €48,013, or €36,497 under 30 with a master's): up to 30% of pay tax-free, capped at €78,600, for at most five years. Longer self-employment is the IND points-based permit. 53 54 61

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. City of Amsterdam Research and Statistics, population 1 January 2026Official
  2. Metropoolregio Amsterdam population after 2024, from CBSOfficial
  3. Ookla Speedtest, Amsterdam medians, September 2026Measurement
  4. ECB euro reference ratesOfficial
  5. Waternet tap-water qualityOfficial
  6. Wikivoyage NetherlandsSecondary
  7. Odido Prepaid Start and Combi bundlesOfficial
  8. Vodafone prepaid bundlesOfficial
  9. KPN Prepaid SIMOfficial
  10. GVB Vrij 2026Official
  11. GVB 2026 faresOfficial
  12. Wikivoyage AmsterdamSecondary
  13. WeWork Amsterdam day pass and membershipOfficial
  14. The Social Hub Amsterdam CityOfficial
  15. Stayokay Amsterdam VondelparkOfficial
  16. Flying Pig hostelsOfficial
  17. Amsterdam holiday-rental rulesOfficial
  18. Amsterdam municipal tax rates 2026Official
  19. OLVG addressesOfficial
  20. Swapfiets Amsterdam subscriptionsOfficial
  21. NS OV-fiets hireOfficial
  22. Felyx shared e-mopedsOfficial
  23. NS Intercity Direct journey timesOfficial
  24. A'DAM LOOKOUTOfficial
  25. National Park Zuid-KennemerlandOfficial
  26. Amsterdamse BosOfficial
  27. RijksmuseumOfficial
  28. Anne Frank House ticketsOfficial
  29. Van Gogh MuseumOfficial
  30. STRAAT Museum, NDSMOfficial
  31. ParadisoOfficial
  32. ConcertgebouwOfficial
  33. Koninklijk Theater CarréOfficial
  34. DeLaMarOfficial
  35. WesterkerkOfficial
  36. Oude KerkOfficial
  37. Brouwerij 't IJOfficial
  38. FoodhallenOfficial
  39. Albert Cuyp MarketOfficial
  40. NoordermarktOfficial
  41. Winkel 43 apple pieOfficial
  42. Lanskroon, Singel 385Official
  43. Kanarie ClubOfficial
  44. Pakhuis de ZwijgerOfficial
  45. PllekOfficial
  46. bunq personal accountOfficial
  47. Picnic online supermarketOfficial
  48. Albert HeijnOfficial
  49. DirkOfficial
  50. Amazon.nlOfficial
  51. Pride AmsterdamOfficial
  52. Amsterdam Dance EventOfficial
  53. UK FCDO Netherlands entry requirementsOfficial
  54. IND self-employed residence permitOfficial
  55. Belastingdienst Box 1 rates 2026Official
  56. Belastingdienst corporate tax 2026Official
  57. Belastingdienst dividend tax 15%Official
  58. Belastingdienst VAT ratesOfficial
  59. Belastingdienst transfer-tax rates 2026Official
  60. Belastingdienst starter exemption, home value cap €555,000Official
  61. Belastingdienst 30% ruling 2026Official
  62. PwC Netherlands CFC rules, reviewed 29 May 2026Secondary
  63. MVA housing market Q2 2026Official
  64. Dop, NVM/MVA median prices by district, Q2 2026Secondary
  65. Coat of arms of AmsterdamReference
  66. Basic-Fit Netherlands membershipsOfficial
  67. University of Amsterdam INTTOfficial
  68. TaalthuisOfficial
  69. PostNLOfficial
  70. Municipality of ZandvoortOfficial
  71. OSM Amsterdam CentraalReference
  72. OSM OBA OosterdokReference
  73. OSM Brouwerij 't IJ, Funenkade 7Reference
  74. OSM Kanarie Club, Bellamyplein 51Reference
  75. OSM Winkel 43, Noordermarkt 43Reference
  76. OSM The Social Hub, Wibautstraat 129Reference

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Picnic (App-only), Flink, Getir (Instant delivery) Picnic is the app-only online supermarket and says delivery is free. Albert Heijn and Dirk…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Basic-Fit (€25/mo), TrainMore (Discount for working out), David Lloyd Amsterdam Basic-Fit lists clubs in Amsterdam. Comfort is €24.99 every 4 weeks (Netherlands, many…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 49.5% for income over €75,518 49.50% on Box 1 income above €78,426 in 2026.
    • Highway Access A10 Ring Road encircles the city, connecting to A1, A2, A4, and A9 The A10 ring links the A1 (east), A2 (Utrecht), A4 (The Hague) and the other motorways…
    • Historic Buildings Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), Waag (Old city gate) Westerkerk, the Oude Kerk and the 17th-century canal-belt houses. The imperial crown on…
    • Historical Sites Oude Kerk (Oldest building), Begijnhof (Hidden courtyard) The Oude Kerk on Oudekerksplein is the oldest church. The Begijnhof keeps the Houten Huis…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Excellent connectivity, average 150-200 Mbps (Fiber widely available) Ookla September 2026 medians for Amsterdam: fixed broadband 196.69 Mbps down and 78.01…
    • Language Classes Taalthuis, UvA Talen, British Council (English), Dutch Language Cafe INTT is the University of Amsterdam institute for Dutch as a second language. Taalthuis…
    • Laundry Services The Laundry Industry (City Center), CleanLease, or various 'Wasserettes' in De Pijp Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark has a laundromat for guests.
    • Libraries & Study Spots OBA Oosterdok (huge central library with over 1,000 work seats) OBA Oosterdok at Oosterdokskade 143 is the central library, with free Wi-Fi. Workstations…
    • Local Brewery Brouwerij 't IJ (Next to a windmill), Oedipus Brewing (Noord) Brouwerij 't IJ (Funenkade 7, next to the windmill) pours at Proeflokaal de Molen, Café…
    • Local Heritage The 'XXX' symbol (St. Andrew's Crosses) found on the coat of arms and bollards The city arms are a red shield with three silver St Andrew crosses on a black pale, the…
    • Local Markets Albert Cuypmarkt, Waterlooplein (Flea market), Noordermarkt Albert Cuyp market runs through De Pijp. Noordermarkt, in the Jordaan, is the square…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Amsterdam Centraal Station and Amsterdam Zuid Amsterdam Centraal is the main station for domestic and most international trains, trams…
    • Museums & Art Venues Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk (Modern Art), MOCO Museum Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum sit on Museumplein. STRAAT, at NDSM-plein 1 in Noord…
    • Music Scene Paradiso (Converted church), Melkweg, Concertgebouw (Classical) Paradiso (Weteringschans 6, a former church) and Melkweg are the main live rooms by…
    • Must-See Landmarks Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Dam Square, Royal Palace The Canal Ring (UNESCO), the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House on Prinsengracht and Dam…
    • National Parks Nearby Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland (Near Haarlem/Beach) National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, dunes between Haarlem and the sea, open sunrise to…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Amsterdamse Bos (Large forest park), Vondelpark, Westerpark Amsterdamse Bos, on the south edge toward Amstelveen, and the Vondelpark. North of the IJ…
    • Networking Events Silicon Canals events, Amsterdam Tech Week, and Creative Mornings Amsterdam The Social Hub Amsterdam City runs weekly community events, and WeWork hosts member…
    • Parcel Delivery Service PostNL, DHL Parcel Points (found in shops like Primera or Gamma) PostNL delivers parcels to the door, to parcel lockers and to PostNL points, and lets you…
    • Popular International Cuisine Fuumi (Sushi Burritos), Kantjil & De Tijger (Indonesian Rijsttafel) Indonesian and Surinamese restaurants are a normal part of eating out. Zeedijk, by…
    • Population Approximately 921,000 (City), 2.5 million (Metropolitan Area) 941,873 residents on 1 January 2026 (city research office). The Metropoolregio Amsterdam…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and Type F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax OZB (Onroerende-zaakbelasting) approx 0.04% of property value annually Home owners pay OZB at 0.0527% of the WOZ value in 2026. Homes have no user tax…
    • Property Transaction Tax 2% for homes (transfer tax), 10.4% for investments; 0% for first-time buyers under 35… 2% when you will live in the home. Buyers aged 18 to 34 pay 0% on a first qualifying home…
    • Public Transport Passes OV-Chipkaart or OVpay (Tap with Debit Card). GVB Day Pass: €9.00 Pay with OVpay (contactless card) or an OV-chipkaart. In 2026 a GVB day ticket is €10…
    • Regional Travel NS Trains (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) to Utrecht (25m), Rotterdam (40m), or den Haag (50m) NS trains run from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal about every 10 to 15 minutes…
    • Religious Sites Westerkerk, Portuguese Synagogue, Our Lord in the Attic (Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder) Westerkerk on Westermarkt (the tower carries the imperial crown from the city arms) and…
    • SIM Card KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile (Odido). Pre-paid around €15-€20 for 10GB Odido, Vodafone and KPN sell prepaid SIMs; link the card to an identified user. Odido…
    • Scenic Viewpoints A'DAM Lookout (Overlooking the harbor), Blue Amsterdam (360-degree glass cafe) A'DAM LOOKOUT, IJpromenade 4 in Noord, is the 100-metre deck, from €16.50 (about €2 less…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb (limited to 30 days/year), Booking.com, Habyt (formerly Quarters) A whole home may be let for at most 30 nights a year (15 nights in part of Centrum and De…
    • Social Events for Expats Amsterdam Expat Meetup (Meetup.com), Internations Amsterdam, and AIC (Amsterdam… The Social Hub (Wibautstraat 129) mixes hotel guests, students and coworking members at…
    • Street Art STRAAT Museum (NDSM), Spuistraat murals STRAAT Museum at NDSM-plein 1 shows street art and graffiti inside a warehouse in…
    • Street Food Stalls Albert Cuyp Market (Fresh Stroopwafels and Herring), Foodhallen Albert Cuyp market sells herring and fresh stroopwafels. Foodhallen, in De Hallen on…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €10,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €420,000) Amsterdam-Centrum apartments sold for a median €9,728 per m² in Q2 2026 (NVM/MVA). A 40 m²…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €7,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €280,000) Amsterdam-Zuidoost apartments sold for a median €4,662 per m² in Q2 2026, the lowest…
    • Table Tennis Spots PONG - House of Ping (€12.50/table/hour), various public stone tables in Vondelpark not set
    • Tap Water Drinkable and among the highest quality in Europe Safe to drink. Waternet says Amsterdam tap water is among the cleanest in the world and is…
    • Tax System Worldwide income for residents; Box 1, 2, and 3 system Box 1 (work and home, including foreign income) in 2026 is 35.75% up to €38,883, 37.56% to…
    • Tech Repair Services The Phone Lab (Multiple locations), MicroFix not set
    • Theater Venues Royal Theater Carré, Stadsschouwburg (ITA), DeLaMar Theater Koninklijk Theater Carré on the Amstel and DeLaMar on Marnixstraat 402.
    • Top International Airline KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Hub: Schiphol AMS) KLM is the largest airline at Schiphol, the airport for Amsterdam, with long-haul and…
    • Top Regional Airline Transavia (Low-cost subsidiary of KLM) Transavia, the low-cost carrier, flies from Schiphol (AMS) with KLM, easyJet, Vueling and…
    • VAT 21% (Standard), 9% (Food, books, services) 21% standard VAT (btw). A 9% reduced rate applies to listed goods and services, and some…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Vegan Junk Food Bar, Meatless District, Mr. & Mrs. Watson (Vegan Cheese) not set
    • Wine Bars Glou Glou (Natural wines), Rayre (Oud-West), Wester Weinfabriek not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Delight Yoga (Prinseneiland), Equal Yoga (Hot Yoga), and The Conscious Club Basic-Fit clubs in Amsterdam include yoga among the group classes.

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