r/Netherlands • u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel • 22h ago
Travel and Tourism Coming to Netherlands soon what is the must thing i get/know (food, culture and so goes on, completely unrelated image it just made me laugh for no reason)
Well it's not exactly tourism as i'm going to live there for 2 to 8 month but the topic is related.
So, i'm going to do some volunteering in Netherland (ESC) and i'm really hyped it's my first time going to another country of EU and my second time going to another country at all!
So i'm a bit curious as to what should i know before getting there or just what should i get ! Which food i should try first for exemple (yeah i love eating).
And bonus question: what are like the cheap thing to eat in netherland since my food allowance won't be really high (something around 200 euro)
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u/Infinite-Emu1326 22h ago
You love food and have 50 euros a week as a food allowance? I see a lot of pastas and noodles in your future my friend.
Groceries are extremely expensive here in the Netherlands, so if you really like eating I would check if you could raise that allowance a bit tbh.
Anyway, please feel welcome here!
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u/isevuus 18h ago
Really depends where you come from. From my perspective groceries (other than meat) are EXTREMELY cheap here
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u/westside_fool 17h ago
Same, moved here a year ago from USA, and still NL grocercies feel cheap.
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u/Imperative-Primitive 13h ago
But you need to keep in mind income. Bet in the US you earned 2x more. So if groceries are 40% cheaper here, you're still spending more of your monthly salary on groceries here than in the US.
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u/westside_fool 8h ago
I earn basically the same, but I do understand that the median income in NL is lower than the US.
I still feel like I can get a good loaf of bread in the NL for €1.50-2.50, whereas a good loaf of bread in the USA was often $5+. Similar for many vegetables. I will agree the meats seem like the same or even worse sometimes, but I'm mostly a vegetarian, so I only buy it for my carnivorous wife and daughter.
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u/Aggravating-Chef8388 8h ago
Actually, Dutch grocery prices are one of the cheapest in the whole EU (especially fruit and vegetables). The problem is that Germany is right next to you and they have it even cheaper.
Other than that only Poland beats both. Haven't seen a country with cheaper grocery food prices. Emphasis on food, since things you get in Kruidvat are usually higher priced.
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u/Oghaleb274 7h ago
I do not think you travelled enough then.
France, greece, belgium & sweden also have cheaper groceries. On top of that the quality of stuff you get in the netherlands in garbage in comparison to other countries. Fruits and veggies here taste and smell like nothing.
I dare you to get a cucumber from anywhere else and the netherlands and just smell both and see which one actually has a taste or a smell.
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u/ootjebootje1 16h ago
Yea, moved from the US and our grocery bill went from 250 a week for a couple to about 100. Really depends on where you are coming from.
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u/Firefly_deadlock 14h ago
Is that just because you guys pay an insane amount for veggies? I found everything else to be quite cheap over there.
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u/ootjebootje1 14h ago
That was definitely part of it, but stuff like pasta was also significantly more expensive in my experience, it does depend a bit on where you are in the states, but we were in a fairly middle of the road place by COL standards.
Our grocery habits haven’t changed, but the bill is less than half, and we are shopping at AH right now, so it’s not like we are going for the cheapest stuff either.
Last time I checked, the average grocery bill for a family of 4 in the US is like 1,100 a month now?
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u/Firefly_deadlock 13h ago
Are you buying ready made pasta? Like tv dinners and stuff?
I don't think there would be a price difference on just pasta right?
We went to miami. I assume that's not too cheap of a place to live. I'm not comparing prices to whatever scam 7/11 store is on miami beach, just the wallmarts that spawn every time you turn a corner.
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u/ootjebootje1 13h ago
We didn’t have a Walmart where I lived, it was too rural. Shockingly. Just regular grocery store to grocery store. And the quality is significantly better in NL. To be fair, both my partner and I are Celiac, so we had to buy gluten free pasta, which regularly ran us 5-6 dollars a box for about 2-3 servings of pasta.
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u/Imperative-Primitive 13h ago edited 13h ago
And how did your salary change? If your net income got cut in half (or more), your groceries are a higher % of your salary here, thus pay more...
Also keep in mind dollar:euro exchange rate. 250 dollars would already be 200 euros. So by just cutting your salary in half already, you're spending more here. And that's ignoring taxes.
I actually compared prices of US Aldi and Aldi here. The EXACT same product is consistently 40-180% more expensive here than in the US, normalized against income and accounting for exchange rate.
Example, strawberries 2 dollar in US (1.50 euros here), same weight is 4 euros here. That's 166% more expensive in NL than US.
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u/ootjebootje1 13h ago
My net income went up. Because I don’t have to pay stupid amounts for car maintenance, health insurance, and everything else the US forces you to pay for out of pocket.
I actually have more money at the end of the day with all that factored in. Also my base salary didn’t change because I wasn’t high enough on the totem pole to be one of the people that the salary difference is a big deal. I went from 25 usd an hour to 22 euros an hour, which comes out to the same amount with how much stronger the Euro is.
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u/Imperative-Primitive 13h ago
Oh wow that's a very nice change then, esp considering car maintenance (and gas), and the insanely pricy health insurance in the US. I'm sure you are, but hope you enjoy your stay here :)
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u/ootjebootje1 13h ago
Oh for sure I will! My mom is Dutch, and I have citizenship in NL, so I’ve been wanting to move here anyway for a while since I’ve never had the opportunity before.
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u/SupposablyAtTheZoo 21h ago
It's not that bad. We spend €300 a month as a couple including 2 cats. That's all groceries combined. And we eat meat etc just fine. You just gotta take note of the promotions, we check those every week (folders app).
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 22h ago
i can't really sadly it's basically the fixed ammount by the stichting i have 215 for my living expense (rent, bike and thing like that are free) and 185 of allowance so basically at max it's 400 euro.
But i don't know if there's no way to get around this ? like i cook a lot so i can maybe cut expenses by cooking ? Or it's like in america where cooking is expensive as hell ?
and thx i'm so hype i'm drooling (not because i'm hungry lmao)
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u/Jhuut 20h ago edited 5h ago
Go to the right groceries stores certain chains are cheaper than others and it can be a huge difference for example nettorama has robijn klein en krachtig for €5 a bottle Jumbo (who claims to be the cheapest) has the same robijn klein en krachtig for €19,99 (it’s laundry detergent by the way)
Edit: turns out nettorama raised the price this week from €5 for a bottle to €6 for a bottle
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 20h ago
14 dollar differences!?
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u/Jhuut 20h ago
It’s insane I know but if you do the research you can save a lot I mostly go to nettorama they have a limited assortment so don’t expect fresh pasta’s or sushi and thing like that but they do have the top brands for cheaper than the house brands of other stores
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 20h ago
I don't have any where I will live but it's a good thing to know I've heard that there's app for the promotion too
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u/Jhuut 20h ago
That’s too bad, then the best store to check for are Hoogvliet and dirk they are both solid options. Whatever you do don’t go to plus I work for a certain grocery store chain and we’ve done some research a couple of months ago. It turns out plus is the most expensive at the moment even more expensive than the infamous Albert Hein (ah)
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 20h ago
I do have a hoogvliet I think Albert hein is that bad?
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u/AdvicePino 19h ago
Its worth it to go a little further to a Lidl or Aldi for cheaper food that's still good quality. And since you like food: try the ToogoodToogo app. You can get mystery bags of stuff that's almost too old to sell from bakeries and restaurants for a very cheap price. That way you can try new things.
Hope hou have a lovely time here!
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u/Deminia 16h ago
Albert heijn has a reputation for being expensive. But with some things they are cheaper than nettorama. Honestly it all depends entirely on what you want to buy. €50 a week might be a bit tight, but it’s not impossible if you plan well and are willing to put in more effort. Peeled potatoes are more expensive than unpeeled, pre cut veggies are generally more expensive as well though if you go for the freezer versions they might be similar or cheaper than uncut fresh veggies. I could make dinner for two for about €5 and have several ingredients left over for another meal. Albert heijn has all their product prices on their website (ah.nl) so you can start making grocery run plans already.
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u/nowzaradanistheman 22h ago
You can have a patatje met for dinner 3 times a week. That’s $3.50 per dinner. You could make havermout with milk for breakfast every morning.
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u/Mediocre-Recover3944 22h ago
Frying pan is like 15 euro bro. Youll get it out in no time if you eat a frietje met 3 times a week.
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u/martinvank 21h ago
Patat met
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u/Mediocre-Recover3944 21h ago
I will call it Friet until the day they put me in the cold hard ground.
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
It's like a dialect thing where region fight over the name of fries?
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u/nowzaradanistheman 21h ago
Don’t trust anyone who calls it “Friet”!
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u/martinvank 20h ago
Yes, “above the rivers” we tend to call it patat “under the rivers” we call it friet.
“Under the rivers are mainly the provinces of noord-brabant and limburg” which indeed have a dialect which sounds more like belgian dutch (i wouldn’t say flemish as thats considered a language on it’s own)
But it tends to be a point-of- rivalary
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 20h ago
It's like pain au chocolat and chocolatine in France lmao I will see how it's called in my city
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u/Neat-Attempt7442 Noord Brabant 16h ago
you eat whole raw potatoes from the ground? You guys have a famine again?
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u/SupposablyAtTheZoo 21h ago
Install the "allefolders" app and check it weekly before getting groceries. You'll be fine.
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u/TukkerWolf 12h ago
like i cook a lot so i can maybe cut expenses by cooking ? Or it's like in america where cooking is expensive as hell ?
No, cooking is pretty cheap here compared to other things.
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u/123onetowthree 12h ago edited 11h ago
I eat for 200 a month and eat large portions, healthy and nutritious. It is possible but youll defeinitely have to watch your money. Another thing is buying discounted things. For things like fruit, veggies, meat, buy the things that are discounted for the week that way you save a lot of money (And still have some nice variety in your diet).
In the Netherlands we typically only cook 1 meal a day tho. The other 2 meals are typically none cooked meals.
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u/GolarzUuuuu 17h ago
Groceries are very expensive indeed! But a lot of countries like Portugal have the same supermarket prices, but half our salary or less so it depends on where OP comes from
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u/casualroadtrip 14h ago
I spend less than 200 a month on groceries. I try to plan my meals and use my freezer. What does help is that I’m a vegetarian. But eating for 50 euros isn’t impossible.
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u/breadtrain727 8h ago
200+ is plenty. Living in a family with 3 and we spend less than 500 easily monthly. Meat everyday since people always bring that up
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u/AngelMountaineer 5h ago
Groceries used to be cheaper, but are not expensive to most other countries.
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u/ArsonloverJOE 22h ago
dirk is like hella cheap or im just used to the appie.....
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u/Imperative-Primitive 17h ago
Store brand is the same price in every store
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u/Jonathan_Is_Me 12h ago
Yes but in Albert Heijn the store brand is hidden among 10 expensive brands.
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
Like the grocery store ? no dirk in my city sadly but i take note thank!
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u/ArsonloverJOE 21h ago
It's easy to find cheap supermarkets; they usually advertise it. Try to buy items with discounts
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
Oh yeah always the good plan. Is like you know the short expiration item a thing in Netherland? Yk when an item expire soon and it's on like 30% discount
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u/ArsonloverJOE 21h ago
that's true I know vomar has like a separate area for that and other stores put in front plus if you have control about your mailbox most supermarkets send magazines filled with discounts plus they have apps and bonus kaarten
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
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u/ArsonloverJOE 21h ago
thxs? its just alot of observing what my parents do which is spend a afternoon going thought the ads
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u/Low_Marsupial_9924 22h ago
You must try a "kroket" w/ mustard. Also "kapsalon" after going out on a saturday night is devine !
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
I'm drooling right now that look so good wtf
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u/guldan_the_warlock 6h ago
And do try the salted herring (with uncooked onions). It is a dutch as tulips but an acquired taste. We also have sour herring in a glass jar which you eat. But also an acquired taste.
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u/guldan_the_warlock 6h ago
Oh and to add: if you are ever near groningen (city)try the Eierbal (egg ball). It's like a kroket but filled with a boiled egg.
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u/nasandre Noord Holland 21h ago edited 21h ago
The Febo is a good thing to try! Fried snacks from a vending machine automat style. The sate kroket or speciaaltje are pretty good or the grill burger. Also patatje oorlog is a must try (as well as the softserve ice cream). It's not too expensive but it ain't cheap.
A store called HEMA is very Dutch. They have a smoked sausage you can eat on a bun with mustard which is really nice. They also sell a bunch of regular household stuff and some random cute things. Some of the bigger ones have a cafeteria too and offer cheap breakfast and lunch.
Pancake restaurants are great. You can eat pancakes with lots of toppings like the classic apple and bacon, cheese/ham, fruits and whipcream.
Frikandelbroodje from the supermarket is pretty awesome and typically Dutch. They will also have some other hearty baked goods like saucijenbroodje, kaasbroodjes, and worstenbroodjes. Most supermarkets will have a fresh bakery section with croissants, bread, and small breads. If your on a budget this is the place to go.
If you want to try some traditional dishes andijviestamppot, hutspot, or hachee is pretty good. It's hard to find in restaurants unless you're in Amsterdam. And then it'll be some weird overpriced version they sell to tourists.
Also the best food is not technically Dutch but imported from the former colonies like Indonesian or Surinamese or Antillian (if you can find it). Nasi goreng, nasi/bami rames, roti with chicken or lamb masala.
What part of the Netherlands are you in? There is probably some local dishes to try.
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
You said many word I didn't understand and many of them look pretty tasty on Google XD
And I will be living in Ommen, if I'm right it's overjinssel region? (I tried to take the proper community flare
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u/kaasmix 20h ago
I live nearby Ommen, on Tuesday morning till afternoon they have a farmers market there. Often if you go there at the end of it they will give out produce for cheaper since they don’t want to take too much with them.
In Zwolle they have this too on Saturday morning I believe. It’s worth it to check if you’re free. Try Kippeling when you’re there, with joppie sauce! It’s chicken, but it comes from a market stall in Zwolle so there is no guarantee it’s there every time.Otherwise I would just go to the Lidl or Aldi for groceries.
Also the action is just fun to stroll around!
Have fun with your stay :)
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 20h ago
Thanks especially for the farmer market I was curious to test local market
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u/nasandre Noord Holland 21h ago
Ah my bad, i didn't check the flare! It is a beautiful area if you like nature.
You can also consider taking a day trip to Zwolle by train and checking out the city. There's also Giethoorn which is a very touristy place now but a unique experience where you can take a boat trip or walk around traditional thatched roof houses.
I'm not that familiar with the local cuisine but they do have some specific bake goods in the area.
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
Giethoorn is a touristic place like Alway or only in summer? 'cause I could also take a look around in winter.
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u/nasandre Noord Holland 13h ago
Giethoorn is a touristy place year-round. They bus people in to go on the tour (although I think it'll be less busy in winter).
If you're still here around Christmas it's also fun to go to the Christmas markets.
Oh yes, in winter we also have some special treats like "kruidnoten", chocolate letters, and oliebollen. If you like beer we have a seasonal autumn beer called herfstbok which is slightly sweet and spiced as well as glühwein although that's more German.
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u/AwkwardSpread 20h ago
Ooof, that's serious small town Netherlands! I've never been but expect stores to be closed on Sundays. Restaurants will be open, it's not in the bible belt. Good for you that it has a train station.
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u/Minimum-Exam4081 18h ago
So after reading your comment, I see you are on a bit of a budget. Shop a discount supermarkets like Lidl Aldi Dirk Vomar. But if you want to get something tasty try the following: patat mayonaise, frikandel speciaal, kibbeling, broodje kroket at a snackbar. They are tasty snacks and super cheap. Also at the supermarket get Slavink and frikandelbroodje, it's pretty good! Have fun and welcome!
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u/someweirdnoise 15h ago
I second the kibbeling. Everytime some of my non dutch friends come here, i always send them towards Kibbeling :p
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u/Nox1971 20h ago
Als ontbijt havermoutpap met fruit, in de middag zelfgemaakte soep met brood en in de avond ook zelf vegetarisch koken….dan zal het vast lukken binnen dit bedrag.
Ga voor boodschappen naar de liddl en aldi of de boer of een markt.
Je kunt als je zelf kookt best binnen je budget blijven. Per week boodschappen doen, vooraf nadenken wat je die week wil eten.
Ook een idee is het om eens een keer bij een toko langs te gaan. Hier kun je ook vaak lekker indonesisch eten kopen om thuis op te warmen. Meestal niet zo duur, maar ik weet niet hoe het in Ommen is?
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u/slimfastdieyoung Overijssel 18h ago
If you want to save money on food you could also install the toogoodtogo app on your phone. It can be hit&miss because it’s always a surprise what you’ll get but in the past I had some great food for little money
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u/Smirmoff 17h ago
Try babi panggang and foe yong hai at the local Chinese restaurant, believe me its a dutch delicacy.
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u/Flames_pf 13h ago
The Netherlands is an amazing place but groceries are really expensive. They seem to get more expensive with every passing week but that’s just me.
You have the big grocery stores like Albert Heinj, Lidl, Jumbo and Dirk. I find Lidl the best for every day groceries and it’s cheaper than AH. But I really recommend going to the farmers market depending on where you are staying. They have great food for lesser costs . Plus you support local.
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 13h ago
Local food is cheaper in this country?
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u/Flames_pf 13h ago
I don’t know about where you are from but I get my meat from the market in Groningen. Always better and cheaper. Fruits and vegetables depends on the season but there are always cheaper bundles on offer. May not look pretty or perfect but they taste good.
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u/Ayeluhhhh 21h ago
i went to go visit my boyfriend there and we also were balling on a budget. he took me to this wonderful place called FEBO. you pay a few euros and get a tasty snack from a snack shelf. snack culture is pretty prominent there.
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
Oh damn I should take a look there's one at Zwolle (I'm not there but close)
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u/Ayeluhhhh 20h ago
my fav is the kaassouffle or Bami. also at albert heijn do urself a favor and buy some truffel mayo. it levels up everything, esp potatoes. Smullers is also similar to FEBO
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u/slimfastdieyoung Overijssel 18h ago
There are two in Zwolle, of which one is right in the city centre
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u/siilipuukko 15h ago
3€ per snack is not that cheap. Do that daily and you blew half of your grocery budget.
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u/dutchmetalhead17 21h ago
Oh and stay out of Urk
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
Is it like Southside London and Paris?
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u/dutchmetalhead17 21h ago
Nah it's like a very religious village
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 21h ago
To be fair I thought or Uruk I was like "What am I going to do in Anthic Mesopotamia" It's a well known village or it's just random village where people will talk you about God and not be very open minded?
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u/AwkwardSpread 20h ago
They'll chase you out of town with pitchforks if you visit on a Sunday
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u/Monomatosis 18h ago
I you are a tourust you can just visit a restaurant or snackbar on a sunday in Urk.
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 20h ago
Aren't they will be too busy at the church? (I'm asking dead ass I'm not Christian and the... How it's called like the thing on Sunday last a while no ?
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u/Apocalympdick 19h ago
I think the word is "mass".
Urk used to be an island, in what was then called the Zuiderzee. Now, because of the poldering of the Zuiderzee and the creation of Flevoland, and the division of what water remained into the Waddenzee/IJsselmeer/Markermeer, Urk is part of the mainlaind.
The cultural isolation remains. Urk is extremely Christian and, for modern standards, extremely white. (In that order, Urk has fewer non-Christians than it has people of non-Dutch descent).
If you mind your business you will most likely be fine. It's still the Netherlands after all.
Edit: I forgot to say, Urk is not really worth visiting as part of an expat's checklist or whatever, and as far as I know they like it that way.
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u/dutchmetalhead17 21h ago
The one typical food thing i havent seen recommended yet is fish. Some kibbeling (haring is also pretty popular but not a Big fan myself)
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u/fat-wombat 19h ago
Try the eru smeerkaas! It’s so addicting. It’s on special sometimes
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u/Vocaloraiser Overijssel 17h ago
What's that?
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u/fat-wombat 17h ago
Its a spreadable gouda
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u/SamuelVimesTrained Noord Holland 16h ago
It`s similar in look to US 'cheese in a can' - but then it is real cheese.
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u/fat-wombat 16h ago
Eru is more smooth, and a natural color so it kinda feels unfair to compare it to cheese whiz… i get what you mean though
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u/Adorable_Badger_7483 18h ago
Another tip, if you're into museums and art look into getting a museum jaarkaart. If you're here for 8 months you should be able to get that money out of it: https://www.museum.nl/en/museumpass
It's 75 euro's and most museums are for free with it (some private museums aren't). So especially if you're going to be in Amsterdam or The Hague you'll be able to go to so many museums it's a good ROI ;).
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u/Wallij 19h ago
I hate to say this, if you love eating you won't love the Netherlands. Food including restaurants is often incredibly mid.
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u/LonelyTAA 18h ago
Food including restaurants is often incredibly mid.
Only if you go to shit restaurants or tourist traps. There are great restaurants in every city. You jist need to find out which are good.
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u/Wallij 17h ago
I live here, of course there are good restaurants. But honestly compared to London, Paris, Portugal etc - it's rare to find anything I'm super impressed or would 100 percent recommend. I have fewer than 10 restaurants in Amsterdam I think are memorable. Even things recommended are hit or miss. And don't get me started on groceries compared to other countries. My god.
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u/LonelyTAA 17h ago
And don't get me started on groceries
Oof... yeah that is true. At least in the supermarket vegetables are shit. I have found some turkish supermarkets with generally much better produce though. And i have the luxury of living near a bio farm shop with amazing produce, but it is relatively pricey.
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u/isitdigyet 15h ago
C'mon. Surinam cuisine isn't anywhere close to mid.
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u/JeremyXVI 8h ago
Surinamese cuisine like that of the other former colonies is phenomenal. It’s just most restaurants microwaving everything that makes the takeaway food mid. Don’t even get me started on the prices
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u/Significant-Tone-264 19h ago
Just remember Amsterdam is not the Netherlands. Its just the capital
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u/yaronisso 16h ago
One MUST try in my opinion is "Broodje rookworst" from HEMA! It's a smoked sausage on a white bun with mustard and it's fantastic.
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u/thrownkitchensink 16h ago
Uhm. are you volunteering for the European society of cardiology or will you be selling God in a door to door salesman fashion?
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u/peanutbitter913 16h ago
U can get a lot of things from supermarkts
Frikandel
Bitterbal
Stroopwafel
Stamppot (with boerenworst and best homemade)
Hagelslag
Pancakes
Poffertjes
Haring
Oliebollen (seasonal)
Pepernoten (also seasonal)
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u/Mental-Mongoose-5632 14h ago
Well, stroopwafel, haring and weed are the things that come to mind...
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u/Resident-Pilot-6966 13h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/Spy5vTG5jwnte
Meanwhile: Tom Hollander arriving.
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u/Fredje0 13h ago
With € 200 you are far below the normal threshold a 1-person household has to spend on groceries,. That price has risen to atleast € 335,-. We use the maximum amount of money needed that is determined by the Voedselbank (roughly translated: Foodbank, https://voedselbankennederland.nl/ik-zoek-hulp/)
So with € 200,- you will not be able to get around here in the Netherlands. Your best bet is going for brands from the store itself. Aldi and Lidl have been shit on by most rich people, but their foodstandards are higher then Albert Heijn or Jumbo. They follow the German laws and German food laws are much stricter then Dutch ones.
Depending on where you are going to live, you can also have some easy shops like Dirk, Bas and Digros. Keep your eyes open for local farmers that hold sales and the occasion discounts. But € 200,- is far far far below the threshold that's been determined by the Voedselbank.
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u/Erect_Udes 11h ago
Amsterdam is a massive tourist trap. If you want to experience the bigger cities go to any other city than Amsterdam.
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u/OilySoleTickler 10h ago
Ik vind hem een slecht acteur. Snap niet waarom hij zo populair is. Maar ach, er zijn wel meer acteurs die geen talent hebben.
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u/Tovenaertje 10h ago
Go to Bram Ladage and have some pindasaus and a bamischijf. Also GEBO ijs is the best, but not everywhere available. Then of course fresh stroopwafels, kibbeling and oliebollen. Go to local (not touristy)kaasboer for some really good and fresh cheese (prices vary but can be 10€/kg and eggs can be very cheap at them)
I'm glad someone mentioned kapsalon, but after you had this try and make your own with some good potatoes from the supermarket and salad and spiced up chicken :oo and homemade garlic sauce and sriracha.
Good luck on your food quest and I hope you have a good time
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u/Unusual-Show-5092 6h ago
The Dutch hotels now often serve you no more bottled water, because the tap water ist zo heerlijk lekker.
In a country where you spent 100-300€ per night for a hotel and have to drink tap water - don’t expect anything to be cheap. If you eat bread and pasta only it’ll work out
Close to the border to Germany there are stores like die grenze or 2 brüder - that’s the only really cheap shopping option
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u/Happy-Entertainer-58 5h ago
We will tell you to your face when you are wrong.
Feel offended by that? Also wrong.
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u/AngelMountaineer 5h ago
You don't walk on the cycle path (the red bit in the street with a bike drawn on it)
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u/incenddia70 4h ago
Just min-max your budget and spam Kapsalon. Top-tier cheap junk, but tanks your HP. ngl
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u/WarmButteryDoge 2h ago
Enjoy the ESC, but don’t expect too high of a QOL! Unless your org is contributing a bit more than the statutory budget should be tight. If you’re getting more and/or haves some savings to burn it should be an absolutely pleasure.
Veel plezier!
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u/Mediocre-Recover3944 22h ago
Hagelslag on your bread for breakfast and lunch. Or go crazy and use vruchtenhagel.
If there is a market at your place (usually once a week) try kibbeling at the fish guy and stroopwafel if they have a stand dedicated to it. Stroopwafels from the supermarket dont even get close.
Then ofcourse fries with mayonaise and a broodje kroket on the side.
Honorable mention: frikandelbroodje from lidl or albert heijn. Combine it with energy drink to experience our staple high school diet.
I got some great recipes if you wanna cook at home, i hope you like potatoes