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Why Indian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Indian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

What Indian expats have to say about Amsterdam

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Amsterdam from Indians, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I enjoy about Amsterdam is the comfort and freedom of movement the city offers; whether I’m biking along the canals, walking through charming neighborhoods, or using the efficient public transport, getting around is easy and stress-free

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Since moving to Amsterdam, I’ve made so many wonderful friends who have truly enriched my life and helped me feel at home in this city

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What I like about Amsterdam is that people are friendly, and the city’s transportation system is well connected, making it easy to get around

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I feel that Amsterdam is safe for women, the people are friendly, and there’s a strong design and cultural influence that adds to the city’s unique character.

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Amsterdam is peaceful, beautiful, and clean, with a great location for traveling. Public amenities are excellent, and the work-life balance is actually great!

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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Indian expats in Amsterdam

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What I do not like is how Dutch people are closed and don't make permanent friends. I wish i had a friends network here.

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A significant downside for me is the healthcare system; I’ve found that access to quality care can be challenging, and the overall experience doesn’t always meet my expectations.

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I’m not satisfied with the underlying racism I’ve experienced here, as well as the lack of trust that locals often show toward expats, which makes it hard to feel fully accepted.

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A significant downside is the Dutch mentality, which can be extremely rigid, conservative, and not very open or socially warm. Everything takes effort.

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The cost of living in Amsterdam is very high, and it’s a major challenge for me to manage expenses here.

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Indian Expats in Amsterdam Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Indian expats in Amsterdam are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Venice Of The North" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

• Look through our Members Network to connect with Amsterdam’s Indian expats.
• Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Indian expats in Amsterdam.
• Make full use of the Expat Guide for Amsterdam to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Indians in Amsterdam at Our Events

Our Amsterdam community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Amsterdam’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Indian expats to discover the linguistically unique province of Friesland. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from India in your local community and meet Indians in the Netherlands in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Indians living in Amsterdam!