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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Guide to Living in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam, Netherlands: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Rotterdam

Netherlands Forum
Join our Netherlands forum to meet other people living in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Rotterdam.

Healthcare in Netherlands

9 important things for expats to know about healthcare in the Netherlands. Include information about health insurance requirements for residency, prescription medications, emergency medical care, ambulance service and more.

Moving to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Rotterdam: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.

Expats Talk about Living in Rotterdam

Expats talk about what it's like living in Rotterdam, Netherlands: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What Newcomers to Rotterdam Should Know