Expat Guide to Living in Rotterdam

Whether you're already living in Rotterdam or preparing to move to Rotterdam, our Expat Guide to Living in Netherlands offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Rotterdam. For answers to specific questions, visit our Netherlands Forum to talk with expats in Rotterdam.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Rotterdam handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Rotterdam by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Rotterdam Reports

What are people's priorities in Rotterdam - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Rotterdam:

Living in Rotterdam, Netherlands

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More Moving to Rotterdam Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Rotterdam? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Rotterdam? Below are some of the responses from expats in Rotterdam:

Moving to Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Reviews of Schools in Rotterdam

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Rotterdam. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Rotterdam:

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Rotterdam. If you are already living in Rotterdam, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Rotterdam by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Rotterdam? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Rotterdam by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working in Rotterdam Reports

What's it like to find a job in Rotterdam? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Rotterdam? Below are some of the reports from expats in Rotterdam:

Working in Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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10 Tips for Living in The Netherlands

Expats share tips for living in the Netherlands.

Expats share tips for living in the Netherlands. ...

5 Tips for Living in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a beautiful city with historic canals, incredible museums and a thriving cafe and nightlife scene. For those expats fortunate enough to move to Amsterdam, it can be an amazing place to live. Expat Exchange members in Amsterdam share their tips for living in Amsterdam and surrounding, commutable cities such as Amstelveen, Hilversum, Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam.

5 Tips for Tech Jobs in Amsterdam

Expats in the tech sector of Amsterdam benefit from its famously open society that encourages tech development - both in larger companies and start ups. Find out more about this hot European tech hub.