7 real advantages of working in the Netherlands
Legal minimum wage of €14.99/hour
The highest in the EU after Luxembourg. In construction, welding or CE-driving it easily exceeds €20/hour.
Full Dutch employment contract
Social and health insurance, pension, paid leave and an 8% holiday allowance.
40-hour standard week, overtime paid +30%
Dutch law strictly protects working hours and overtime pay.
Strong, stable economy
Unemployment below 4%, controlled inflation, growing sectors: construction, logistics, agriculture.
Everyone speaks English
Over 90% of Dutch people speak English. You can manage daily life without any Dutch.
Top public transport and infrastructure
Trains, bikes, great highways. Moving between cities and back to Romania is easy.
How much you earn in the Netherlands
Gross hourly wage — 2026
Life in the Netherlands
Housing
House or apartment close to work, provided by the employer — €70-100/week, utilities included.
Food and daily costs
€500-700/month for a decent lifestyle. Affordable supermarkets: Lidl, Aldi, Albert Heijn.
Healthcare
Mandatory health insurance, ~160 €/month, which covers everything — often included by the employer.
Transport
Local transport is provided or fully reimbursed by the employer. Flights home around €60.