Many of us are probably very familiar with the fact that Amsterdam is an exceptional place to live in. But what exactly makes it so exceptional?
According to AT5, many things. The publication has compiled a list of categories in which Amsterdam ranks first among Dutch cities. 👇
Classic capital antics
Some of Amsterdam’s achievements are pretty expected, considering it’s the capital as well as the biggest city in the Netherlands.
It makes sense then that this is where most concerts per capita take place. From Harry Styles to Taylor Swift, Amsterdammers get to enjoy big pop concerts in particular.
What’s less enjoyable is the price of beer you pay at Amsterdam’s stadiums.
Good thing Ajax is topping the Eredivisie again because if their fans wanted to drown their sorrows in beer, they’d have to pay a whopping €7.25 per half a litre at the Johan Cruijff Arena. 😬
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Moreover, it comes as no surprise to anyone that Amsterdam has the most million-dollar homes.
While the most expensive street is the Oranje Nassaulaan in the south of the city, the most million-dollar homes are in Keizersgracht.
Healthy eating, unhealthy living
Another area in which Amsterdammers excel is smoking — and no, we’re not talking about weed.
About 24% of adults smoke cigarettes, which is significantly higher than the national average of 17%.
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Good thing we have a lot of healthy food options to choose from to make up for our decaying lungs. Almost every restaurant in the city offers vegetarian options and about 60 offer no meat at all.
What else does the city offer? Instagram spots! There are about 37 million photos tagged #Amsterdam on the platform, which is more than any other Dutch city.
Whether these achievements sound good or bad to you, there’s no question about it — Amsterdam is the place to be!
According to AT5, when looking at criteria such as employment, universities, cultural facilities and housing prices, the capital is ranked as the most attractive Dutch city to live in. Are we sure about those house prices? 🤨
What do you think are some other things Amsterdam is best at? Let us know in the comments!