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Relocating to Europe(Geneva). Advise needed (UPDATED)
Posted on 1/29/17 at 3:38 am
Posted on 1/29/17 at 3:38 am
At the end of this year, I will have the opportunity to transfer to Amsterdam or Geneva for at least a two year period. I am looking for experiences or any advise from/for these cities.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
This post was edited on 3/29/17 at 8:11 am
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Posted on 1/29/17 at 7:49 am to Brakesuphill
Guy here with Zoidberg avatar that post here and the money board who lives in Amsterdam I believe.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 8:36 am to tduecen
Couple questions:
How old are you?
What do you like to do?
Are you going to be making lots of $$$?
Geneva is very expensive, but more family friendly. But if you are young and like to ski, then you are so close to the Alps for all kinds of fun (Apres Ski) that it would be hard to turn down.
Amsterdam gets a lot of tourists and your friends will always want to visit, and the beer and food is incredible.
Both are beautiful and you cannot go wrong, and both are easy spots to see all parts of Europe quickly and cheaply.
How old are you?
What do you like to do?
Are you going to be making lots of $$$?
Geneva is very expensive, but more family friendly. But if you are young and like to ski, then you are so close to the Alps for all kinds of fun (Apres Ski) that it would be hard to turn down.
Amsterdam gets a lot of tourists and your friends will always want to visit, and the beer and food is incredible.
Both are beautiful and you cannot go wrong, and both are easy spots to see all parts of Europe quickly and cheaply.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 1:53 pm to Brakesuphill
For me it would be Amsterdam. Its more laid back than Geneva and much less expensive....prices are on par with Dallas. There are a lot of young people living there which results in a lot of cool things going on. And like someone mentioned, lots of good food from a variety of cultures and good drink.....the craft beer scene is exploding there. The only drawback to Amsterdam is the weather is pretty shitty from October to May....cold and rain, rain, rain.
This post was edited on 1/29/17 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:04 am to Zappas Stache
Both great towns, what do you like
more city life or mountains/ snow? Will your cost of living go up for Geneva? I'd think you'd have a lot more options for living in Amsterdam where you could save some money if you wanted or ball out, Geneva is gonna be expensive.
Also, are you going to have a car? I'd assume yes but I'd think Geneva would suck more without a car, being in the mountains public transportation is just not as efficient. Amsterdam you could easily live without a car.
more city life or mountains/ snow? Will your cost of living go up for Geneva? I'd think you'd have a lot more options for living in Amsterdam where you could save some money if you wanted or ball out, Geneva is gonna be expensive.
Also, are you going to have a car? I'd assume yes but I'd think Geneva would suck more without a car, being in the mountains public transportation is just not as efficient. Amsterdam you could easily live without a car.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 11:52 am to tccdc
quote:Pretty much the decision made for you based on how you answer.
How old are you? What do you like to do? Are you going to be making lots of $$$?
Geneva is very expensive, but more family friendly. But if you are young and like to ski, then you are so close to the Alps for all kinds of fun (Apres Ski) that it would be hard to turn down.
Amsterdam gets a lot of tourists and your friends will always want to visit, and the beer and food is incredible.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 1:18 pm to tduecen
quote:That's "Dr." Zoidberg thank you very much.
Guy here with Zoidberg avatar that post here and the money board who lives in Amsterdam I believe.
Both are great cities. Geneva is more central for travelling by car or train. Amsterdam airport is better for travelling by air.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:42 pm to Brakesuphill
Very jealous... What do you do? And y'all hiring? Haha
Posted on 1/31/17 at 1:51 pm to Brakesuphill
Geneva is certainly peaceful, tidy, stable, scenic, but damn, it's expensive.
Amsterdam would be my choice, simply based on the cost of living. Unless you're being offered employer-subsidized housing or a bump in pay in Geneva.....
Amsterdam would be my choice, simply based on the cost of living. Unless you're being offered employer-subsidized housing or a bump in pay in Geneva.....
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:10 am to Brakesuphill
UPDATE: I am sorry for the absence, but the location is now set. I am headed to Geneva in August. Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 9:20 am to Brakesuphill
I lived for a few months living in Geneva about 6 years ago and it's a wonderful city and a great place to live, but it is ungodly expensive. Housing and food are both insane. It makes San Francisco or New York look cheap. The quality of life is really excellent though and it's beautiful. There are a number of good Anglophile pubs where there are a lot of American, Canadian, Aussie, and British expats specifically Mr. Pickwick and 7 Arts.
The tram is extremely easy to use and the best way to get around and the train system in Switzerland is truly amazing.
The tram is extremely easy to use and the best way to get around and the train system in Switzerland is truly amazing.
This post was edited on 3/29/17 at 9:31 am
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