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Amsterdam is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, being home to about 180 different nationalities. With a high number of museums for the size of the city and great rail connection to other cities, your life after moving to Amsterdam will never be boring! So, to help you start your move, read Sirelo’s guide for moving costs, an essential checklist, and even free removal quotes.
Before you can enjoy the over 400km of bike infrastructure, explore the canals, and visit the floating flower market, you’ll need to move to Amsterdam first. But how much does it cost to move to Amsterdam from the UK? That depends, for an average 3-bed house, a removal to Amsterdam can cost £2,300 – £3,200.
While that’s not a bad price, you might want to learn about international removal costs. As you’re moving to Amsterdam from the UK, you might want to get in the Dutch spirit and find a way to save some money, the Dutch love a deal!
In order to give you a better idea of what to expect, we made estimates for the cost of removals from London to Amsterdam for different household sizes. The numbers are also based on using road transport as it’s the cheapest option and only takes 2-4 days.
| Household size | Moving Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £1,400 – £2,000 |
| 2-bed house | £1,800 – £2,500 |
| 3-bed house | £2,300 – £3,200 |
| 4-bed house | £3,000 – £4,200 |
| 5-bed house | £3,800 – £5,200 |
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Now comes the fun part, actually moving to Amsterdam! There’s a lot to look forward to, but also quite a bit to do. Before you work yourself into a ball of stress, just know that we’re here to help with a great moving abroad checklist. And below you can find some specific steps you’ll need to do when moving to Amsterdam.
The first step in your journey of moving to Amsterdam from the UK after Brexit is procuring a visa for the Netherlands. Unless you happen to hold EU or EEA citizenship, this is step you can’t skip!
To get your visa application started, you can visit the Dutch government’s page on visas.
It’s important to get your documents in order as you’ll find you’ll need for different stage of you move. Furthermore, you should keep them safe and make duplicates, just in case. Below is a list of the most important documents that you’ll also find that you’ll need:
✔️ Find a Removal Company
With a removal to Amsterdam from the UK, it’s important to consider hiring a trusted removal company with expertise to help you with you move. Thus, you should consider working with one of top international removal companies in the UK.
✔️ Pack
Don’t forget to pack all the belongings you love, and maybe toss a few items that you don’t While it might seem like packing just involves putting things in boxes, there’s a little more to it. Read our expert packing guide to find out more!
When moving to Amsterdam, you’ll need to register with municipality to receive a BSN. This is necessary in many aspects of life, such as accessing healthcare, receiving salary, open a bank account, and much more.
All you will need are the following for registration:
The Dutch healthcare system is private, but highly regulated. This means that health insurance is compulsory in the Netherlands. You can live and work in the country for up to four months without insurance, after which you will be fined.
As you’ll be living outside the UK, you’ll need to inform HMRC or potential face being taxed twice. Paying tax in the Netherlands in normally organised through your employer and requires your BSN, pretty simple.
One thing you might run into a little difficult with is using a card that doesn’t have maestro. Many places in the Netherlands don’t accept visa. Furthermore, the Euro is used in the Netherlands and conversion fees will be a drain on your account. The best option is to open a local bank account, and you can even consider using one of the big Dutch banks:
Although the official language is Dutch, English widely spoken throughout the country with Amsterdam having a very high proficiency in general. However, English is not an official language and your inability to speak the language will hinder your ability to integrate. Furthermore, if you wish to stay for a longer period of time, you’ll need to learn the language!
To avoid missing important mail, make sure you’ve changed addresses for important information or redirected your mail to your new address in Amsterdam using the Royal Mail.
You’ll never be bored in Amsterdam with a plethora of cafés, restaurants, museums, and numerous clubs, there’s always something to do. Furthermore, the city many green areas, canals, and cycling infrastructure that make it a very walkable city. It’s just a great place for all ages.
When comparing London to Amsterdam, you’ll find that Amsterdam is just that little bit cheaper. Saving a bit of money means that you can spend more time enjoying a nice summer evening on one of the many terraces in the city.
| Metric | London | Amsterdam |
| Monthly rent for 3-bed apartment in city centre | £3,200 | £2,300 |
| Price/m2 city centre | £12,000 | £6,600 |
| Monthly utilities for 85m2 apartment | £190 | £145 |
| Cappuccino | £2.95 | £2.80 |
| 0.5L of draught beer | £5.00 | £4.24 |
| 12 eggs | £2.24 | £2.11 |
The working conditions in Amsterdam are excellent. The low unemployment and comparatively low corporate taxes lure many international firms into the city. So, you’ll definitely be able to find something in the city.
To start your work search, consider using the following online portals:
Sirelo tip: You should look for a good CV and cover letter as a template, the Dutch also appreciate a photograph of yourself on your CV.
Gefeliceteerd! You’ve made it to the end. A life near canals in the capital of the Netherlands awaits you. With everything you’ve learned from this article, your move should be a breeze.
Before you leave, we just wanted to take a moment to encourage you to keep reading. You never know what secrets you’ll unlock. Just click one of the links below to continue your journey to moving perfection. Finally, good luck with your move!
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