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How to read (and understand!) your Dutch payslip - DutchReview
Jun 28, 2021 · Want to read your Dutch payslip like a pro? You’ve scored the job, filled out the paperwork, put in the working hours, and your hard-earned euros have landed in your Dutch bank account.
Salaries in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch wages
Feb 23, 2024 · According to the Dutch Central Planning Bureau, it is expected that in 2024, the average annual salary will stand at €42,236. In 2023, people in the Netherlands enjoyed a net salary of €3,086 per month. In 2024, you can expect to pocket at least an extra €79.17 per month due to tax benefits, which means you will pay less income tax.
How to see the Red Light District in Amsterdam [2024 Guide]
Jun 28, 2024 · Typically, when you hear people talk about Amsterdam’s Red Light District, they are referring to De Wallen, which is located right in the heart of the capital. Just a 10-minute walk from the city’s main train station, De Wallen is easily accessible by foot or bike. You can also take the tram to one of the nearby stations — most are just a ...
Online grocery shopping: a guide to Dutch grocery delivery services
Sep 7, 2023 · Select your nearest Coop store online and fill your basket with delicious products. There are currently 170 Coop stores across the Netherlands that deliver groceries. 💰 Minimum spend: €40. 🚚 Delivery cost: €4.99, free delivery for orders above €70.
19 unmissable things to do in Utrecht in 2024 - DutchReview
Jun 24, 2024 · The Dom Tower, the Miffy museum, and the inner city’s sunken canals — there are tons of things to do in Utrecht. With beautiful old houses, bridges, and canals that fill the city, Utrecht is often regarded as a little Amsterdam (just without as many tourists).. Located in the very centre of the Netherlands, the city is dynamic, historic, and full of life.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands: how an Argentinian became a …
Apr 25, 2024 · Queen Máxima: the first Argentinian on the Dutch throne. Queen Máxima was born in 1971 in Buenos Aires, Argentina as Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti. While she would not become well known until her engagement to King Willem-Alexander and is technically a “commoner”, Máxima has quite an interesting heritage. A photo of the future Queen of the ...
The ultimate guide to tulip season in the Netherlands in 2024
Updated: March 1, 2024. Hoera — buds are growing, the days are getting longer, and spring will soon be knocking at the door, as tulip season in Holland is on its way! When thinking of tulips in the Netherlands, the Keukenhof immediately comes to mind. However, there are other ways to enjoy the blooming flowers that’ll be easier on your ...
Dutch clogs: the traditional wooden shoes of the Netherlands
Jun 3, 2024 · But, sadly, there are now only approximately 10 official clog makers still operating in the Netherlands.. Traditional Dutch clog makers you can visit. Zaanse Schans is a popular tourist destination for traditional Dutch culture, including windmills, cheese, and of course — clogs!. You can watch clogs being made for free at the workshop there and buy some straight from the …
The Dutch education system: the simple guide to Dutch schools
Apr 9, 2024 · Dutch primary school has eight levels, called groepen (grades). They range from age four (Groep1) to 12 (Groep 8), including two years of kindergarten at the beginning of primary school. Compulsory education begins on the first day of the new month after the child turns five (Groep 2 in Dutch primary).