Expat corridor

🇬🇧 London → 🇳🇱 Amsterdam

30% ruling cuts effective tax, 5% cheaper, English everywhere, EU access post-Brexit, Schiphol 170+ destinations

Departure

🇬🇧

London

United Kingdom
Est. monthly budget
$3,680
Tax regime
Progressive tax up to 45% + NI
Climate
Oceanic
Digital nomad visa
Data source
ONS (2024)

Destination

🇳🇱

Amsterdam

Netherlands
Est. monthly budget
$3,480
−5% cheaper
Tax regime
35.75–49.5% (30% ruling for expats)
Climate
Oceanic
Digital nomad visa
Data source
Eurostat (2024)

If you earn $5,000/mo in London, you'd need:

$4,728/mo

in Amsterdam for the same standard of living

Why Amsterdam?

30% tax ruling for skilled workers, 95% speak English, tech hub (Booking.com, Adyen), cycling capital, Schiphol 170+ destinations

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These figures are indicative and based on public datasets. They are not tax advice. Consult a licensed tax advisor or financial professional before making relocation or employment decisions.

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