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peachykeen

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Lives in toronto

Registration: 10 April 2012

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on the Netherlands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

peachykeen

interesting. similar scenario (scot/eng, born toronto)... currently in den haag. 2 years ago spent a year in canada (toro/ vanc) and was shocked by how 'dead' it was, felt like i was trapped in an unflattering episode of the simpsons. thing ... Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on the Netherlands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

peachykeen

hallo carrie ask away... i am in the hague and would like to relocate to glasgow if i can make it make sense (12 yr old still at home). would like to ask you questions (: happy shifting Read More

peachykeen replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on the Netherlands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

peachykeen

hallo emoima we are in den haag. not 'homesick' as such but after living around the world this dutchie is a hard nut to crack - made more so by my conclusion its not worth the effort ): . you are welcome to visit us any time. havent been ... Read More

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9 years ago
prasun

Cost of living by prasun

I have got an offer from a firm in Netherlands, with a remuneration of 4000 euro/month after 30% ruling and other deductions. We are a family of 2 would this salary be ok for Hague (as my office is in Hague. I have a total IT exp of 7.6 yrs ...

peachykeen

true. its well known inside the neth that expats are ripped off religiously. was looking online at cost indicators recently - the hague is now more expensive than hawaii, amsterdam etc. there has been a big boost in last year. does this global ... Read More

peachykeen replied to a thread
9 years ago
prasun

Cost of living by prasun

I have got an offer from a firm in Netherlands, with a remuneration of 4000 euro/month after 30% ruling and other deductions. We are a family of 2 would this salary be ok for Hague (as my office is in Hague. I have a total IT exp of 7.6 yrs ...

peachykeen

my son goes to ish. tuition is higher. and there are costs (ipad etc). if you want to house a family in a decent area where there are good schools and no social problems you will pay a lot more this year than last year (there arent many crappy ... Read More

peachykeen replied to a thread
9 years ago
prasun

Cost of living by prasun

I have got an offer from a firm in Netherlands, with a remuneration of 4000 euro/month after 30% ruling and other deductions. We are a family of 2 would this salary be ok for Hague (as my office is in Hague. I have a total IT exp of 7.6 yrs ...

peachykeen

the cost of living estimates are a bit low. 4000/ cash in hand isnt bad but its not amazing. for example - expat daycare - 1800/month. last year rent unfurnished ok at 1500+ bills, this year struggled to find same for less than 2000+ (approx ... Read More

peachykeen replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on the Netherlands forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

peachykeen

after stints in germany, canada, new zealand, uk/ london etc am hunkered down in the hague/ den haag... Read More

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12 years ago
peachykeen

mel, syd or bris? by peachykeen

partner has excellent offer to work in oz and can base in any of big 3 cities so its up to me to choose (nice change). they are all quite diff yet similar and i am totally confused. there are benefits to each so its going to come down to basic ...

peachykeen

thanks for your replies. very much in line with my findings. have found a number of interesting sites with real-time cost of living assesments (ie. not the paid-for big mac measuring tallies) and they put oz cities in shockingly high rank. ... Read More

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12 years ago

mel, syd or bris?

partner has excellent offer to work in oz and can base in any of big 3 cities so its up to me to choose (nice change). they are all quite diff yet similar and i am totally confused. there are benefits to each so its going to come down to basic ... Read More