Amsterdam - Quality of Life
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is a highly attractive region with a unique quality of life for visitors, professionals, expats and their families. The area brings an intriguing mix of history, contemporary culture and a high quality of living. Daily life is easy-going and safe. But above all, the region is defined by its people. A well-educated, open-minded population that treasures a unique work-life balance. In 2010 Amsterdam ranked 13th on Mercer’s Quality of Living index List. The cost of living is relatively low for a European capital. Once they come here to work, many expats find it hard to leave.
Housing
For housing, there are great options and many facilities can be found within a mile distance of any housing area.
Education
There are 200 primary schools, dozens of colleges, two universities and over 50 schools for special needs. There is also a range of international schools:
- International School of Amsterdam
- Amsterdam International Community school
- British School
- French School
- Japanese School
- Korean Saturday School
- Chinese Saturday School
Culture
The Amsterdam community represents over 178 different nationalities – more than even New York can claim. This multicultural crowd enjoys many shops, restaurants and cultural facilities that cater specifically to their tastes.
Recreational Activities
The area offers unique museums like Van Gogh, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House, vintage shops and high street brands, dozens of cinemas and top-class modern sports facilities.
Around the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area people can explore large, well-kept, beautiful parks - some quiet, others buzzing with children and youngsters. There is also an abundance of nature reserves nearby, that are fully accessible to day-trippers.
