Special thanks to GMW Lawyers for helping us with this article. Consumers in the Netherlands can enter into a fixed energy contract where the price and duration are pre-determined.
Before moving to a new country, you should first research the cost of living.
Arriving as a new expat in the Netherlands comes with a host of challenges. Fresh arrivals will need a BSN number, permanent address, bank account, and a job.
Gas and electricity can be expensive in the Netherlands, adding to the already high cost of living. Depending on the household, expats can expect to pay between €120-€150 per month.
So you’ve found a great new house or apartment. Now, all that is left to do is set up your utilities. But, what is the best way to go about this? Is it to find individual providers for energy, internet, tv, electricity, sim card etc?
Choosing the right energy and internet provider in the Netherlands can be a daunting task. The Netherlands has a unique system with a vast number of utility providers offering packages catered to different lifestyles and needs. Also, keep in mind before you get started you’ll have to have proof of ID and residence. Usually, a…
Welcome to the Netherlands, a country as flat as a pancake, the largest beer exporter in Europe … where utilities are just as hard to wrap your head around as anywhere else in the world! Your expat life needn’t kick off on a bitter tone – which is why we compiled this handy guide explaining…
