30-year-old American left the U.S. for the Netherlands, pays around $680/mo for essentials like rent, health insurance, groceries and transit
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Austin Willingham moved to Rotterdam, Netherlands in 2025 on a Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa.
An American from Alabama relocated to Rotterdam, Netherlands, using a DAFT visa, citing a desire for better work-life balance and a clearer path to permanent residency compared to the U.S. The move was also influenced by the lower cost of essentials and a welcoming atmosphere in Rotterdam.