🇳🇱 Move to Netherlands
Tech Worker Relocation Guide
Median Tech Salary
$70,000
vs US Salary
58%
Quality of Life
5/5
Safety Index
8/10
🌟 Why Move to Netherlands?
- ✓ Famous 30% ruling tax benefit for skilled expats
- ✓ Nearly everyone speaks English fluently
- ✓ Excellent cycling infrastructure and quality of life
- ✓ Strong tech ecosystem (Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam)
📄 Visa Options
Highly Skilled Migrant Visa (Kennismigrant)
EU Blue Card
Orientation Year Visa (Zoekjaar)
💷 Tax Overview
Income tax: 36.93% up to 75,518 EUR, 49.5% above. 30% ruling: 30% of salary tax-free for up to 5 years for qualifying expats.
Special regime: 30% ruling: Qualifying skilled migrants can receive 30% of salary tax-free for up to 5 years, significantly reducing effective tax rate.
📚 Practical Tips
banking
ING, ABN AMRO, or Rabobank. BSN (citizen service number) required. Bunq is a popular digital alternative.
housing
Funda.nl for rentals and purchases. Housing market is extremely competitive, especially in Amsterdam. Budget extra time.
healthcare
Mandatory basic insurance (~120 EUR/month). Choose from providers like Zilveren Kruis, CZ, or VGZ. Deductible ~385 EUR/year.
phone
KPN, T-Mobile, and Vodafone. Budget options: Simyo, Ben from ~10 EUR/month. eSIM widely supported.
