Is this worth to move from California (San Jose) to Amsterdam?

ExploreEurope

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Amsterdam, North Holland

ExploreEurope

31 October 2018 05:36:10

ExploreEurope

31 October 2018 05:36:10

Amsterdam, North Holland

Howdy,

My husband got an offer from one of the Dutch companies in Amsterdam for software engineer position. His base salary (gross, excluding 13th-month package) is $95000 10000 one time sign on bonus. We are eligible for 30% ruling.

We have two young kids. We expect to send one to a childcare and another one stays with me at home.

From my research, we are not eligible for childcare benefit, since I'm not going to work. We expect to have the following expenses:
~2000 towards rent,
~1500 towards daycare,
~ 300 insurance,
~700 towards food and other necessities

If I calculated correctly, our monthly paycheck should be ~6500
https://thetax.nl/?year=2018&startF … ice=normal

So we should have $2000 left for other things. We also plan to do 1 or 2 train trips a month to other cities or neighboring countries.

Does my math make sense?

I really appreciate your input

Cynic

UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

Enschede

Cynic

31 October 2018 12:16:53

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Cynic

31 October 2018 12:16:53

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Enschede

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

Your question seems to revolve around the costs of living in Amsterdam. The Numbeo website provides information that will answer your questions; this link will take you there. The data reflects the previous 6 months, so is always a bit behind the curve.

If you have any further specific questions, please come back to us.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team