If you had to choose between living in Amsterdam or London, which would you choose and why? Debating between the two currently and am a US expat

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Opposite of SD. Only lived in Amsterdam not London. Been here nearly 3 years after moving out of NYC and I really like the change of pace here and qualify of life. I like how its smaller and you can get everywhere by bike. I don’t feel trapped at all 👀 because though it’s small, it’s very international. And I like to joke that my favorite thing about being here is that it’s so easy to get out… a hub with direct trains and flights to so many European countries and beyond. But unfortunately you have to deal with Dutch and Dutch people haha, but English is widely spoken. As an American it’s easy to move here, there is a preferential treatment here. Let me know if you wanna learn more!

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@CD1 look up the Dutch American Friendship Treaty, a residence permit for self-employed / freelancers. It’s super easy to get but you can only work as a freelancer or operate own business.

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Only lived in London and visited Amsterdam. I don’t love London, actually leaving in a couple months after 13 years, but as an expat I’d recommend it. It’s big, varied, people come from everywhere and generally it’s relatively easy to meet people. Amsterdam is smaller and I think I’d feel trapped after a while, it feels more like a big town. Obviously depends on what you like/age/family situation etc.

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