The Dutch were so successful in establishing a trading empire in the Indian Ocean because they were able to put more resources into it and beat out the others.

The system had two critical characteristics: central control and military force were absent. Trace how the Dutch displaced the Portuguese and compare their participation in the Asian trading network with that of the Portuguese. The Portuguese lacked the manpower and ships necessary for enforcement.

What was the nature of the Asian sea trading network prior to the arrival of the Portuguese? There was no central control and military force was usually absent.

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In what way did the Dutch and English participation within the Asian sea trading network change by the middle decades of the 17th century? For both the Dutch and the English, peaceful commerce came to be more profitable than forcible control and monopolies were aimed at European rather than Asian rivals.

By revenue from the export of agricultural goods, the Netherlands takes the first place in Europe and second in the world only to the United States. The combination of fertile soils, mild humid climate and high degree of mechanization is a very good basis for the development of the sector.

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The Dutch rake in billions of euros (94.5 billion euro or 116 billion dollar in 2019) in revenue by exporting agricultural goods. It is the number one exporter of agricultural products in Europe. The humid climate and fertile flat land of the Netherlands make it perfect for agriculture.

The average cost of living in the Netherlands is high, but usually affordable for expats working in the country. Both Rotterdam and The Hague are in the top 30 cities in the world for local cost of living in the InterNations Expat Insider survey, with Amsterdam ranking at #56.

The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Ireland are the richest countries in the European Union. The Eastern European member states are still relatively poor, but their economies are the fastest growing in the EU and they benefit most from their EU membership status.

The Netherlands has an advanced transportation infrastructure. This is part of the reason it is such a big economic player: The port of Rotterdam is the largest European seaport in the world, in terms of container activity. The country has an advanced telecom infrastructure.

According to the World Economic Forum, the Netherlands comes top for the best place to live for expat families in 2018. It’s really no surprise in a country with a great economy, great childcare, great healthcare, great education system, excellent English and a life revolving around biking.

On 10 May 1940, the German army invaded the Netherlands. It was the start of five days of fighting that resulted in the occupation of the Netherlands.

Foreigners can purchase property in the Netherlands, whether they remain residents or live remotely. This means you do not have to sell your house if you return home or have to leave the country. You can rent it out for extra income instead.

According to the Centraal Planbureau (CPB), in 2021 the median gross income for a person working in the Netherlands is 36.500 euros annually or 2.816 euros gross per month. A salary can vary greatly from the median income as it is influenced by age, sector, professional experience and hours worked.

If you are a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss citizen, you have the right to live in and retire in the Netherlands. If you are not an EEA or Swiss citizen, you may need a visa. If you are not an EEA or Swiss citizen or a family member of one, you will need to apply for a permanent resident visa.

The costs of buying a house in the Netherlands are in general about 5 to 6% of the purchase price of a house. How much exactly depends on the purchase price of the property and the fees you pay your advisors, like your real estate agent, mortgage advisor and notary.

The way property taxes are calculated varies by state and community. In California, a house purchased for $300,000 would be assessed at the purchase price and at the state’s rate of 1 percent plus whatever else the city or county add on. If the combined rate is 1.3 percent, the property taxes would be $3,900.

In the Netherlands, you can get financing of up to 100% of the (market) value of your house. So if the value is €300,000, you can get a mortgage for as much as €300,000.

For those who want to pay a bit less there are small apartments in an outer suburb – prices start from 180,000 Euro. You can also find small houses in e.g. Amstelveen for as ‘little’ as 350,000 – 380,000 Euro (to buy a big one in the area, you should be prepared for an expense of around 500,000 Euro).

Common sense tells us that the seller should pay the taxes from the beginning of the real estate tax year until the date of closing. The buyer should pay the real estate taxes due after closing. This way, the buyer and seller only pay the real estate taxes that accrued during the time they actually owned the property.

As of 2019, the average private monthly rental price in Amsterdam stands at around €23.50 per square metre. That’s almost €1,800 for a 75m² apartment. That may be doable for international corporate types working for a multinational companies in the Netherlands and/or couples with 2 salaries.

In the Netherlands it is possible to get a second mortgage on your house. This second mortgage is typically subordinated to your original mortgage, and can be from another mortgage provider. Furthermore, if you use the mortgage for renovations then the interest of the second mortgage is tax deductible.

If you rent out property in the Netherlands that you own, it is the value of the property — called the WOZ-value — that is taxed, minus the mortgage amount. When you choose to rent your property, you no longer deduct the mortgage interest.

If you mean that you earn 4000 EUR per month on your own? Yes! Thats a pretty decent salary to live on in the Netherlands.

For all of Holland (no Amsterdam surcharges): around 3000-4000 euro gross per month which usually (taxes and social security premiums) translates to between 1500-2000 euro net in hand. This is between 1 and 2 times the ‘modal’ income as we call our statistical target.

Yes definitely! If you make above 60k in Amsterdam you have a good salary. My advice is though not to live downtown Amsterdam because you’ll easily spend 2k per month on rent for a decent (80–100 sqm) apartment. Good for you living in Amsterdam with a 100k salary with the tax ruling!

Four out of every 10 people considered rich in the Netherlands have inherited their wealth, according to a survey commissioned by ABN Amro MeesPierson, the Telegraaf reported on Friday. The rich are defined as those with with a minimum of €500,000 of disposable assets.