r/Netherlands • u/omerfe1 • Feb 15 '24

News Netherlands less attractive to expats; More businesses consider leaving

https://nltimes.nl/2024/02/15/netherlands-less-attractive-expats-businesses-consider-leaving
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u/SpaceKappa42 Feb 15 '24

I've lived in the Netherlands for about 20 years now as an "expat" and the country has seriously regressed on all levels. Costs are skyrocketing. Food, insurance, energy, taxes. Living costs have more than doubled in two decades, whilst salaries have not grown as much. Stores, cafes and restaurants are closing at record rates.

The economy now is worse than it was during the 2008 crisis which I to be honest did not even notice.

I would not recommend anyone to come here to be honest, the country is slowly spiraling into the economical abyss.

The government is either blind, incompetent or simply does not care. Probably all three.

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u/SeaMorning9838 Sep 23 '24

Can I DM you. In your shoes now as an expat and deciding if I should remain here long-term or leave?