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Why Italian 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 Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

What Italian expats have to say about living in 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 Italians, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I love about Amsterdam is the quality of life here, which is outstanding. Now that I have children, I appreciate the opportunity to work part-time, and the country offers a lot to children.

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People in Amsterdam are genuinely kind and open, and I've made so many wonderful friends since moving here.

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I’m very happy with the natural environment here, there is a lot of green spaces and scenic surroundings that make daily life enjoyable, and I love that I can easily get anywhere by bike

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I really enjoy the strong career prospects this city offers, and since moving here, I’ve found excellent professional opportunities that have allowed me to grow and advance in my career.

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I really appreciate how organized and safe it is here, as it makes daily life feel comfortable and worry-free.

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

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I struggle with how difficult it is to form real friendships with locals, and I also find it challenging to find truly tasty vegetables and fresh food here.

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I’ve struggled to get to terms with doctors, hospitals, and similar services here. Despite everything I've heard about the Dutch health system, so far it has felt a bit disappointing.

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The weather in Amsterdam can be quite challenging, especially because it often gets extremely windy. There are days when the wind is so strong that it makes walking or biking around the city difficult

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Learning Dutch is not very easy, and I’ve found that Dutch people can be somewhat unfriendly toward expats and occasionally display racist attitudes.

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The high cost of living here is a real challenge. It feels like everything adds up fast and it’s tough to stick to a comfortable budget.

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Italian Expats in Amsterdam Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Italian 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 Italian expats.
• Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Italian 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 Italians 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 Italian expats to discover the linguistically unique province of Friesland. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Italy in your local community and meet Italians 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 Italians living in Amsterdam!