<h2>Top 5 Cities for LGBTQ Expats Retiring Abroad in the Netherlands</h2>Looking for a country that practically wrote the handbook on LGBTQ acceptance and tops global happiness charts? 🇳🇱 This week on Queer Money, we’re off to the Netherlands — the land of bikes, canals, and unapologetic inclusivity — to uncover the top five Dutch cities for gay retirees.From Amsterdam’s canal-side rainbow hubs to Eindhoven’s tech-driven calm, we break down where your hard-earned retirement dollars (or euros) stretch farthest while keeping you close to culture, healthcare, and community. You’ll hear why Groningen, Leiden, and Nijmegen are quietly stealing the spotlight from Amsterdam — with lower costs, easy travel, and a “being gay is a non-issue” vibe that makes daily life beautifully ordinary.Whether you’re a gay expat looking to retire abroad or simply dreaming of a Plan B where equality is a given, this episode explores what makes the Netherlands one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries on earth and what life can really look like after you hang up the briefcase and pick up a bike bell.<h2>Takeaways:</h2><ol><li>Top 5 Dutch cities ranked for cost, community & queer comfort.</li><li>Average 2-bedroom rents and cost of living vs. the U.S. average.</li><li>How Amsterdam’s vibrant scene compares to Leiden or Nijmegen’s calmer pace.</li><li>Why the Netherlands is a model for LGBTQ equality and safety.</li><li>Key retirement trade-offs — taxes, healthcare contributions & travel costs.</li><li>The Queer Money Retirement Rating for each city (1-10 scale).</li><li>Tips for building your own “Plan B Abroad.”</li></ol> Ready to map your own finish line? Grab the <a href="https://queermoneypodcast.com/hgrcalc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Happy Gay Retirement Calculator</a> and see how close you are to your dream life abroad. Then explore data on every city we’ve covered so far — from Costa Rica to Portugal to the Netherlands — at <a href="https://queermoneypodcast.com/cities" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QueerMoneyPodcast.com/cities</a>.💡 Catch past episodes: Costa Rica (#608) & Portugal Golden Visa (#611). Next up: Taiwan — the most surprisingly affordable LGBTQ haven in Asia!<h2>The Netherlands Chapters</h2><ul><li>0:00 - Intro</li><li>0:22 - The Netherlands</li><li>1:28 - Amsterdam</li><li>4:56 - Eindhoven</li><li>8:45 - Groningen</li><li>10:26 - Leiden</li><li>13:00 - Nijmegen</li><li>14:40 - Netherlands wrap up</li></ul> Mentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. <a href="https://queer-money.captivate.fm/pgof-2">Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!</a><a href="https://queer-money.captivate.fm/pgof-2">Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!</a>

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