@@brunoboj504 You must've watched a different video because he is nothing close to a know it all, he is simply explaining his culture in an open and honest way
Cosmo looks like a well adjusted, young adult. As an Indian expat living in Amsterdam, absolutely love the freedoms, old world charm and Dutch efficiency. Barring rents an absolute perfect place to live in
As an American, I gotta say, this guy is living in a fantasy land. How can you know real freedom if you can’t be forced to buy a car to run routine errands? And all of this eating and drinking in public without the fear of an armed person ending it all for you and your friends because it’s harder to buy a gun? Well, that just takes all of the intrigue and risk out of daily events that we Americans cherish! And what a small apartment! I live in a house that’s far away from everything I need and keeps me nice and insulated from scary “others.” You never get that mix of security and mind-numbing anxiety living in Amsterdam. 😂
I lived in the Jordaan in Amsterdam & am so fortunate that I have friends I can stay with every year. I miss Amsterdam so much. It is such a beautiful & magical city. I love the food, parks, markets, architecture, and the culture. The people are very cool.
Ummmm not where I’m living and of course I wouldn’t advise them to go along into certain areas (outskirts) of the city. I think bullets flying everywhere is a bit of an exaggeration.
I love Amsterdam. It's my favourite city in the world! Every time I come back I find something new and exciting to see. I must say nearly every person I have spoken to has been very friendly.
a appartment in amsterdam is atleast 350K , so growing up in Amsterdam means that u know that if u want to move out and live on your own you are going to have to move far away from your friends or pay a lot of money and rent a apprtment with atleast 2 of your friends. Most people who live in Amsterdam are also not born there because its so expensive
My mother is an Indo. She was born in Den Haag. We are living in Canada. We haven't been to the Netherlands for quite some time. Amsterdam is such a great city. A lot of great Indonesian restaurants! Other cities in the Netherlands are nice too ❤
As a Dutchman I can tell you it’s not all as ideal as he lets on, as a young student is all a great adventure … Amsterdam has changed a lot over the last 15-20 years, and not always for the better …. don’t let that put you off though, it has a lot to offer visitors 👍🎉
Living in Amsterdam used to be my dream when I was a queer teenager in homophobic South America back in the 1990s. Happily I got the chance to come to live and study in Madrid (Spain) when I was 18 and my dream of living in a cosmopolitan, tolerant, safe and vibrant european city came true in 1999 and made of Madrid my personal paradise. I trully love it but I still dream of visiting and seeing Amsterdam with my own eyes and imagine how my life would be if I had the chance to live there back then... Hopefully next year I will visit it 🙂
I recommend it, I do not live in Amsterdam but i do live 15 minutes away by train, it is a very beautiful and alive city, specially during spring and summer.
tbh Madrid is an excellent choice. For South Americans, it's culturally much more familiar. Not sure if you'd be as happy in the Dutch society as in the Spanish.
@@NoctLightCloud Yes, I know that. Plus, the weather is much better here, so I think I was blessed being broght to live in Madrid, but I still want to see Amsterdam as it used to be a source of hope during the dark times of my teenage 🙂
@@e.o.9094 Maybe you've heard them say it even in this documentary, but Dutch society is quite closed off (which is normal all across Northern Europe). But visiting and staying as a tourist with no expectations to find friend/a group is perfectly fine and fun 😀 Wish you good luck!
I am Indonesian and now live in Sydney As indonesian who was taught that Dutch conquered our country for 350 years, it is nice to know that they have indonesian heritage. I really want to visit our conqueror's country one, and see how behave there 😂😂😂
I visited Amsterdam in March of last year. It was cold and wet and dreary. I enjoyed touring the old historic center of the city with my half sister, who lives there in the historic area. It was pretty. Loved the canals. But I think I need to go back when it's warmer and sunnier and the people are out relaxing more outdoors. From what I saw, I wouldn't want to live in such a dreary climate for so much of the year.
Tell me about it! I had to leave Seattle, Washington because of the depressing weather - always cloudy and raining. I moved to California, where the climate is sunny with palm trees.
This video is amazing guys. Please make one for Germany too. It would really help people like me who are planning to move to Germany soon! Also, could you make videos on young working adults?
From where did they got that a one bedroom furnished apartment costs in average $2300 pm? Our flat is $1600, fully furnished in Spaardammerbuurt, quite lovely area. For $2300 we could have a 3 bedroom apartment, unfurnished but with a massive terrace. And, compared to Germany, the kitchen is usually included.
Planning to retire there, but the thing I worry about is the stairs!! I broke my ankle years ago and was on crutches for months and struggled with the 4 steps up to my porch. What do disabled people do when you live in an Amsterdam apartment with those freakishly steep stairs?!??
Newer houses (which are rare in the center, but much more common in say, Westerport) are much more adapted and I would say much more comfortable. And for much less money
I would never have guessed he and his mom have Indonesian heritage. Very well spoken too. Its on my bucket list of places to visit in the coming years.
We will always love where we grew up! I think that is the human condition. I was born in England, to a Scottish mother! She was truly Scottish! I grew up in the US.
Crazy, I was once on vacation in Haarlem and the guesthouse I rented really looked exactly like yours^^ same staircase, same color^^ crazy. I Loved it. Greetings from Germany
Grew up in Amsterdam from 1980 onwards. It was a very different city back then. Much more normal people, although there where a lot of issues with addiction, economic downturn and hooligans. Still, I loved the chaotic nature of the city and it had the best clubs and theaters. Nowadays most normal people have left and what is left are either very rich Dutch (mostly not from Amsterdam), expats, (very) poor people (mostly immigrants and some whites) and old people. I hate to admit but I am glad that I have left since it is allvery sterile and it sucked the soul out of the city. Fun Amsterdam is slowly dying.
Visited Amsterdam for a week during a trip to Europe (I'm American). It was literally what I would envision as an imaginary paradise. Except for one thing. My wife and I DEFINITELY were not welcomed by the people. It was like a paradise we were not invited to. Nothing extremely bad, and not the Dutch directness I hear about. But outwardly rudeness by a lot of people in such a short amount of time.
@@Daniel-qz8bp I figured as much. Amsterdam isn't unique in this ignorant ideology. This simplistic view on a city being "overcrowded" is found all over the world, no matter how wrong it is. It's human nature to blame "the others".
@@antonbonin5003Overcrowded is about the Netherlands. In the Netherlands it is never quiet. You always hear a car or a plain or whatever. The area in Europe with the most activities is named the Blue Banana. UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Northern Italy. I moved to a country in eastern Europe.
My parents spoke Dutch, but I never really learned. However, I could understand what they said and respond in English. Anyways...growing up, bread with butter and Hagleslag was one of my favorite things to eat, but we'd call it "muisje poopeltjes" I have no idea if I spelled that right lol!
Does that flat of the first kid look "priviledged" to you? He was eating extremely cheap and highly processed food. So my guess would be: No. University is free there.
A student of 19’ is extremely lucky yo have that flat to himself. It’s impossible for many students to have trouble finding accommodation in Amsterdam. Also the Dutch way of life is in general more simple and calvanistic. Not the type of culture to be flashy.
Yes of course, it's a small country so there's only one factory where all Dutch kids are manufactured. Obviously it is located in Amsterdam and the queer touch is their signature style.
How does somebody over 70 consistently climb stairs like that? When they get to a certain age, do the people have to move out of these apartments in Amsterdam?
People tend to more active when there's reduced reliance on cars as is the case in Amsterdam, so they retain their mobility longer. At some point though, chances are they would move to ground floor apartments, assisted living facilities, etc.
We have special equipment for that. There's a mechanical seat that you can put on the stairs and it will carry you upstairs. Useful for people who can't walk the stairs by themselves and can't or won't move
@@christi6934 Thanks for that info. I assume there may be many apartments in Amsterdam with that situation. My grandfather had one of those stair chairs (in the 1970s). In about 15 years, I night need on of those my self. 🥲
Always flabbergasted me how many Dutch people (who look absolutely Dutch) actually have half or a quarter Indonesian descent. Most famously: Gert Wilders.
My wife and I were there for a short day and night in 2005. An airline stop on the way to Sweden. Stayed in Ajax Hotel. Funny room. Bathroom floor was at about a 20 degree angle. Seemed like a nice City to live in. People were riding bikes in suits.😅 I never knew my father, but I think he was Dutch.
I went there once for two or three days I love Amsterdam ❤ very much. I left part of soul there . Europe for Americans is like one big Disney Land. Their food is way better and more natural. ❤❤❤
@@dweuromaxx I seriously considered to do my PhD in Amsterdam but it didn't go as planned. The Netherlands is an amazing country overall but I'm not sure if I could really feel as 'dutch' at any point or always will feel like an outsider. Plus I love my home country and family here so it'll be very hard on me mentally.
born and raised in amsterdam, while yeah there benefits its also the most expensive city to rent in on average in all of europe. Add the fact that overwork and/or any second form of income gets taxed by 50%... My mother was one of the first white woman at kwakoe, and would travel the metro daily with people shooting up heroin during opiod crisis. Nowdays the worst you get coming to work or school at gein in the morning is teens smoking joints in the metro. Dont wander off to sloterdijk/oost area stay near the canals where this was filmed as tourist and you'll probably have an great time.
I spent three days in Amsterdam last month and luckily stayed with family, so I saved on hotel costs. Despite that, it was still pretty pricey. Amsterdam is a great place to live in your 20s to mid-30s, but you might want to move if you plan to start a family.
As a Dutch American who has been to Amsterdam and the Netherlands for a family reunion 10 years ago. I really loved the transportation there and the food. The cheese and baked goods are so good there. I love that they actually support small business. 😊 I wouldn't mind living in the Netherlands but probably not Amsterdam but another city.😊
@@NoctLightCloud well I am not into having kids and I am in my early 40s 😅 and it's kinda harder for me to as neither of my parents was born there but my late grandparents were born in the Netherlands. If I got a job there after I finish my master's degree I might think about moving there. 😊
He lives with his mom. She probably bought it in the 80s or 90s when it was still cheap. Or has been renting it since then, which means the price may be reasonable still if she has a decent landlord. If he wants to live on his own he won't be able to do that in Amsterdam because it's too expensive.
Love Amsterdam, but ultimately it's London and Paris prices. For a liberal, independent spirited city on the water, but where you can find a nice apartment for €1500, Bristol is actually worth a shot.
Unless you own real estate in the city, good luck affording a roof over your head. A garage cost more there than entire flats in other places. Though, not that this problem is exclusive to Amsterdam.
People are rude everywhere. I'd be very surprised if it's actually worse in Amsterdam vs. other major cities around the world. Unfortunately that's just part of modern life nowadays. I'm just in awe of how progressive and open minded people are over there.
As a Dutch person I would like to point out that Amsterdam is like an enclave. It’s not representative for the Netherlands as a whole. Also Cosmo and his friends all have foreign names.
Better rename the title to "What it's like to grow up in Amsterdam *if you or your family is rich*" I have some friends and family from Amsterdam, those younger than 35 are either still living with their parents, became squatters or were forced out of the city because of the ridiculous housing prices. This guy is not representative to the average person living in the city, especially not to its youth or students.
Hi, we live in Utrecht and I think these videos don't help at all, given the current housing crises it creates false expectations on what means to live there. Prices are ridiculous, the flats are super small, some of them compared to doll houses, not to mention the noise, the tourists, the drugs, honestly, it makes no sense to live there. The center of AMS is the worst, I used to live in the Buitenveldert and at least you are 20' away, by either tram or metro from the center but it is a bit pointless. Not to mention, again, these videos don't tell you how expensive is to live there, Cosmo's mother could easily sell that house for almost a million, and easily buy two houses on the outskirts of the city, and get... a better life in a way. Those stairs are going to be an issue the older she gets, they are a death trap.
geez, 2000euros, for a simple small room, so expensive!!! but.. damn, amsterdam is a very amuzing city!!!! will be soon visiting amsterdam!!! and, does amsterdam like very good in english right?
I dont think handguns are legally permitted, but long guns are if you get thier European Firearms License. Even then, you are limited to certain Rifles, and shotguns. But not all of the types that we Americans can legally possess. Yes I know crime happens everywhere in the world, but different strokes for different folks. Im mentioning this due to the other comment posted regarding fantasy living, and crime.
Pistols and riffle are both legal, you need a permit for it, and you actualy need to show you can shoot. Not like America where they give a gun to any fool with 300 bucks.
@Daniel-qz8bp not true of America. They don't give a gun too just anyone regardless of the money. A person buying one from an FFL need only pass a background check. In the case of states like Ca there are some extra requirements such as there is a safe handling demonstration, and if you want a permit to carry it, there's alot more requirements
@@Rusterman-is7ex Bs, in most states they have weapon shows, or trade shows, and they will not ask a single question. Also walmart will sell anyonr a shotgun that has a american pasport.
Very fun place. I was there for like three weeks in the 1980's. I have only vague memories. Stayed on a barge hostel and smoked a lot of hash. Amazing drug, you take a small hit, and a cubic kilometer of smoke comes out of your mouth. I may have lost my virginity there. The Red Light district; at first I was amazed, but now I think it's sad and sleazy. Dam Square. Always something happening. Freaks and hippies and buskers. There was a Christard with a giant cross preaching with a megaphone. Some scary looking middle-eastern men then came up and started menacing him and pushing him around. They deserve each other. I wonder what it's like now, because that was like 40 yrs ago. (My God!!) Don't want to be negative, but I assume it's probably worse. I have been following closely the invasion of mud-people, I mean the cultural enrichment of Western Europe. Well maybe Mr. Wilders can straighten all this out. In all honesty though, I don't think I'll make it back there.
Nah this is like the "look good for the camera" amsterdam. Too tame and friendly, if u see what actually goes down in amsterdam its pretty terrible, those happiness rankings are also bs when u ask people in nordic countries they'll tell you they dont actually ask them to rate their happiness they are asked how satiated they are with what they have. Also i and anyone i know have never been asked this type of question so idk who's calculating happiness levels or how because a lot of people in amsterdam are pretty miserable if u go to nieuwmarkt or dam at night you will see dudes bumping shoulders going "cocaine cocaine", kids doing molly in school and tweakin, small groups of the dutch version of roadmen screaming at people acting rude.
Amsterdam is not perfect but these problems mentioned are often worse in big cities of other countries with a similar size. You’re not gonna find a big city of that scale where there’s no crime, drug use, etc. I love living in Amsterdam, it is great in my opinion.
@888records what countries with the same size NL is tiny af, and yeah sure all cities have a bit of crime but amsterdam is through the roof compared to other dutch cities literally 2nd to rotterdam I think. U can live ur whole life without seeing the dark side of Amsterdam ofc but it doesn't mean its not there.
@@palmshoot so in europe we have normal bread and American style toast bread. The normal bread we rarely toast and well use the toast bread to.. Toast. The idea is that on its own toast bread is not great so you have to toast it
@@alihorda I have to admit that "American style toast bread" is an odd wording. In America, bread is almost always toasted to order, some exceptions being frozen toast. The wording you use makes it sounds like Europe sells pre-toasted bread.
@@palmshoot I guess depends, in restaurants they might toast "normal bread" for soups or appetiser thing, but can also just bring you sandwiches untoasted. In shops there are sections for freshly baked bread, sliced up "normal bread" as well as toast bread which you usually toast at home (they last longer, sliced and soft, ideal for hot sandwiches). There's some legal thing why certain breads can be called the way they are.
Cosmo seems like a lovely guy. Well brought up and hopeful.
Cosmo looks high mate.
He comes accoss as a know-it all, saying obvious things as if he discovered something new. Irritating.
@@brunoboj504 You must've watched a different video because he is nothing close to a know it all, he is simply explaining his culture in an open and honest way
American here, went to Amsterdam for a work trip and I LOVE it. I would move there permanently if it was possible.
For Americans it is pretty easy and straight forwarded to move and work here. Special treaty visa,
It’s such a beautiful city. Be careful you don’t get run over by folks on their bikes!
Weather sucks mate.
Save your money, and buy a nice farmhouse in Noord-Brabant instead.
*Cost of living enters the chat*
Cosmo looks like a well adjusted, young adult. As an Indian expat living in Amsterdam, absolutely love the freedoms, old world charm and Dutch efficiency. Barring rents an absolute perfect place to live in
Indians are not expats they are immigrants. Get your terminology straight. Expats are white people going to the third world. /s
bhai aap kese gaye Amsterdam?
@@chiraggandhi2560 Plane se gya hoga
@@googlyguy3289 bkl itna sach bhi nhi bolna tha.....
As an American, I gotta say, this guy is living in a fantasy land. How can you know real freedom if you can’t be forced to buy a car to run routine errands? And all of this eating and drinking in public without the fear of an armed person ending it all for you and your friends because it’s harder to buy a gun? Well, that just takes all of the intrigue and risk out of daily events that we Americans cherish! And what a small apartment! I live in a house that’s far away from everything I need and keeps me nice and insulated from scary “others.” You never get that mix of security and mind-numbing anxiety living in Amsterdam. 😂
You can always move to Europe. Just saying.
@@alexandrugheorghe5610
He's being sarcastic about America.
At least I think so. Haha
@@BrokenSoulConfession It's very obvious sarcasm
@@BrokenSoulConfession If you want to see the world in a a single city do visit NYC 🇺🇸
@@BarlasFreligious Muslims who believe that Quran is more important than US secular laws need to leave
I lived in the Jordaan in Amsterdam & am so fortunate that I have friends I can stay with every year. I miss Amsterdam so much. It is such a beautiful & magical city. I love the food, parks, markets, architecture, and the culture. The people are very cool.
We agree! Do you think Amsterdam is a good city to raise kids?
💯 great place to raise kids, safe, inclusive and realistic outlook on life.
Ummmm not where I’m living and of course I wouldn’t advise them to go along into certain areas (outskirts) of the city. I think bullets flying everywhere is a bit of an exaggeration.
@@dweuromaxx What about the (Dutch) _countryside?_
I love Amsterdam. It's my favourite city in the world! Every time I come back I find something new and exciting to see. I must say nearly every person I have spoken to has been very friendly.
a appartment in amsterdam is atleast 350K , so growing up in Amsterdam means that u know that if u want to move out and live on your own you are going to have to move far away from your friends or pay a lot of money and rent a apprtment with atleast 2 of your friends. Most people who live in Amsterdam are also not born there because its so expensive
This is a human rights issue. Being replaced with rich people. disgusting human rights abuse.
@@Oharadanny123abcdefgthen they blame the inmigrants, when the problem is the rich...
@@Oharadanny123abcdefg HUMAN RIGHT hahaha, no it is not. It is supply and demand.
Wow these Lana Del Rey and Lorde posters in the beginning, we stan him for this amazing music taste!!
He is a tumbler girl
and it's solar power!! so brave
My mother is an Indo. She was born in Den Haag. We are living in Canada. We haven't been to the Netherlands for quite some time. Amsterdam is such a great city. A lot of great Indonesian restaurants! Other cities in the Netherlands are nice too ❤
Thanks for sharing!
As a Dutchman I can tell you it’s not all as ideal as he lets on, as a young student is all a great adventure … Amsterdam has changed a lot over the last 15-20 years, and not always for the better …. don’t let that put you off though, it has a lot to offer visitors 👍🎉
I visited Netherlands in 1969 totally different than today and loved the city.
European teens seem so much more mature than North American teens.
People in North America can't afford anything. That mentally stunts your growth living with your parents forever.
I agree with you. European youth are more beautiful, smarter and more mature than American youth.
Living in Amsterdam used to be my dream when I was a queer teenager in homophobic South America back in the 1990s. Happily I got the chance to come to live and study in Madrid (Spain) when I was 18 and my dream of living in a cosmopolitan, tolerant, safe and vibrant european city came true in 1999 and made of Madrid my personal paradise. I trully love it but I still dream of visiting and seeing Amsterdam with my own eyes and imagine how my life would be if I had the chance to live there back then... Hopefully next year I will visit it 🙂
I recommend it, I do not live in Amsterdam but i do live 15 minutes away by train, it is a very beautiful and alive city, specially during spring and summer.
@@HelduikerJon Thank you! For sure I will go soon 🙂
tbh Madrid is an excellent choice. For South Americans, it's culturally much more familiar. Not sure if you'd be as happy in the Dutch society as in the Spanish.
@@NoctLightCloud Yes, I know that. Plus, the weather is much better here, so I think I was blessed being broght to live in Madrid, but I still want to see Amsterdam as it used to be a source of hope during the dark times of my teenage 🙂
@@e.o.9094 Maybe you've heard them say it even in this documentary, but Dutch society is quite closed off (which is normal all across Northern Europe). But visiting and staying as a tourist with no expectations to find friend/a group is perfectly fine and fun 😀 Wish you good luck!
amsterdam and netherlands are beautiful!! love from romania 🇷🇴❤🇳🇱
I am Indonesian and now live in Sydney
As indonesian who was taught that Dutch conquered our country for 350 years, it is nice to know that they have indonesian heritage. I really want to visit our conqueror's country one, and see how behave there
😂😂😂
Worshipping the oppressors, very clever.
Sydneynya mana mas?
Happy to see this. I am happy for him to have such a nice mom and friends.
Interesting and fun segment. It was put together very well, and I really enjoyed it. Thanks.
I visited Amsterdam in March of last year. It was cold and wet and dreary. I enjoyed touring the old historic center of the city with my half sister, who lives there in the historic area. It was pretty. Loved the canals. But I think I need to go back when it's warmer and sunnier and the people are out relaxing more outdoors. From what I saw, I wouldn't want to live in such a dreary climate for so much of the year.
the work life balance, makes the dreary climate acceptable.
Tell me about it! I had to leave Seattle, Washington because of the depressing weather - always cloudy and raining. I moved to California, where the climate is sunny with palm trees.
@@helenooft9664 Yes, they certainly know how to enjoy life more than we do back in the States, dreary weather and all . . .
This video is amazing guys. Please make one for Germany too. It would really help people like me who are planning to move to Germany soon! Also, could you make videos on young working adults?
They already have a series about German daily life. Do check them all out. 😊
Than you’re a refugee because just refugees came to Germany and Germany is not good
@@BrokenSoulConfessionHeya. I’m aware but I like this video format a bit better.
Just stay in Africa. Auslander Raus
Don't move to Germany you won't like it here
Amsterdam its a isolated community that separates itself from the rest of the Netherlands often with quite a bit of arrogance.
Im from Utrecht and we have the same! It’s called proud.
Well, that happens in every capital city in every country of the world I think
@@e.o.9094for sure!
OK Calimero.
Als het maar vaak genoeg gezegd wordt, dan wordt het een waarheid voor veel mensen.
Ive been to Amsterdam four times and love going there. The whole vibe is fun and relaxed and the history and arts are next level! Bernie in Sydney
Really enjoyed watching this!
From where did they got that a one bedroom furnished apartment costs in average $2300 pm? Our flat is $1600, fully furnished in Spaardammerbuurt, quite lovely area. For $2300 we could have a 3 bedroom apartment, unfurnished but with a massive terrace. And, compared to Germany, the kitchen is usually included.
Will you host me?
Yes, unlike the Germans, the Dutch don't take their kitchen with them when they move.
$ or € ?
I was in Amsterdam 2 years ago and rents are that crazy. So it is possible
You must be the only person in Amsterdam that thinks rental prices are good. You may not take the kitchen but you do take the floor and lights
Nice video and Cosmo seems lovely. I hope he does well with his studies.
I really admire that kind of life, looks like peace, freedom, kind, and colorful 💕I believe when I move there I can feel very welcoming 🥰
I've been to Amsterdam twice and love it!!! Cosmo and his friends are fun!! Excellent video!
These boys are happy . I can't blame them. They have a fantastically beautiful country ❤
I absolutely love Amsterdam! Very informative video, thank you.
And enjoyable video Cosmo. Amsterdam has always been one of my favourite cities.
As an American I love to live in Amsterdam but it is too cold for me. But I will visit Amsterdam.
Go in the summer
This video was very interesting! Vielen Dank!
That's German, not Dutch. It would be "Dank je wel." 😁
However, DW is from Germany. 😅
@@smoothie4509 I know! Thank you!
@@elson.1990 A fair point but the video is about the Netherlands, not Germany 😁🇳🇱
Bitteschön! There's more to come from the series :)
very interesting format
Thanks :) more to come!
Amsterdam is a lovely city with so much to discover. It looks so expensive to live though but still recommend to anyone to visit.
Planning to retire there, but the thing I worry about is the stairs!! I broke my ankle years ago and was on crutches for months and struggled with the 4 steps up to my porch. What do disabled people do when you live in an Amsterdam apartment with those freakishly steep stairs?!??
Not just Amsterdam… i live in a small willage and the stairs are the same
Newer houses (which are rare in the center, but much more common in say, Westerport) are much more adapted and I would say much more comfortable. And for much less money
I would never have guessed he and his mom have Indonesian heritage. Very well spoken too. Its on my bucket list of places to visit in the coming years.
Indonesisch is hier :) luv your video, Cosmo!
We will always love where we grew up! I think that is the human condition. I was born in England, to a Scottish mother! She was truly Scottish! I grew up in the US.
Thanks for the video, made me miss Amsterdam ! I need to make a trip there for Dutch pancake and beer
Crazy, I was once on vacation in Haarlem and the guesthouse I rented really looked exactly like yours^^ same staircase, same color^^ crazy. I Loved it. Greetings from Germany
Superb!!
Cosmos is awesome: intelligent, gentle, determined and appears happy. A real inspiration ❤️
More contents like this please!!
He speaks so good, so u can understand everything. Never mind dutch or english
Hello from Indonesia.. thanks for sharing your story
Great young people. Very grounded n determined 😃👍🫶
Grew up in Amsterdam from 1980 onwards. It was a very different city back then. Much more normal people, although there where a lot of issues with addiction, economic downturn and hooligans. Still, I loved the chaotic nature of the city and it had the best clubs and theaters. Nowadays most normal people have left and what is left are either very rich Dutch (mostly not from Amsterdam), expats, (very) poor people (mostly immigrants and some whites) and old people. I hate to admit but I am glad that I have left since it is allvery sterile and it sucked the soul out of the city. Fun Amsterdam is slowly dying.
Rich people need a lot of hands. Where do the workers live in the city?
a great well-made video been twice and loved it just visited Copenhagen and Malmp
Visited Amsterdam for a week during a trip to Europe (I'm American). It was literally what I would envision as an imaginary paradise. Except for one thing. My wife and I DEFINITELY were not welcomed by the people. It was like a paradise we were not invited to. Nothing extremely bad, and not the Dutch directness I hear about. But outwardly rudeness by a lot of people in such a short amount of time.
We dont want you here, simple as that. We are overcrowded.
@@Daniel-qz8bp I figured as much. Amsterdam isn't unique in this ignorant ideology. This simplistic view on a city being "overcrowded" is found all over the world, no matter how wrong it is. It's human nature to blame "the others".
@antonbonin5003 you have to understand that the price of houses and rent is so high!!
You are right. If they don't like you they will let you know. Amsterdam is a leftist town. They also name it the Republiek Amsterdam.
@@antonbonin5003Overcrowded is about the Netherlands. In the Netherlands it is never quiet. You always hear a car or a plain or whatever. The area in Europe with the most activities is named the Blue Banana. UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Northern Italy. I moved to a country in eastern Europe.
I would love to discover more of this planet! I would love to start in Amsterdam!
My parents spoke Dutch, but I never really learned. However, I could understand what they said and respond in English. Anyways...growing up, bread with butter and Hagleslag was one of my favorite things to eat, but we'd call it "muisje poopeltjes" I have no idea if I spelled that right lol!
Do these guys represent all dutch youth truly? Or are they a bit privileged? (Genuinely asking)
Does that flat of the first kid look "priviledged" to you? He was eating extremely cheap and highly processed food. So my guess would be: No.
University is free there.
A student of 19’ is extremely lucky yo have that flat to himself. It’s impossible for many students to have trouble finding accommodation in Amsterdam. Also the Dutch way of life is in general more simple and calvanistic. Not the type of culture to be flashy.
Yes of course, it's a small country so there's only one factory where all Dutch kids are manufactured. Obviously it is located in Amsterdam and the queer touch is their signature style.
@@AngelaFleurWilson he is living with his mother. have you watched the video?
He has the downstairs apartment and his mother is upstairs.
I love Amsterdam! I wanna come back! ❤
Bih, Cozmos be slayin'. Yaaassss.
How does somebody over 70 consistently climb stairs like that? When they get to a certain age, do the people have to move out of these apartments in Amsterdam?
People tend to more active when there's reduced reliance on cars as is the case in Amsterdam, so they retain their mobility longer. At some point though, chances are they would move to ground floor apartments, assisted living facilities, etc.
Those older houses with steep stairs do force senior folk into alternate accommodation, unfortunately that’s just the way it is
We have special equipment for that. There's a mechanical seat that you can put on the stairs and it will carry you upstairs. Useful for people who can't walk the stairs by themselves and can't or won't move
@@christi6934 Thanks for that info. I assume there may be many apartments in Amsterdam with that situation. My grandfather had one of those stair chairs (in the 1970s). In about 15 years, I night need on of those my self. 🥲
Loved this video! Want to come back to the netherlands asap
So living with a parent is a very big problem In Amsterdam..
Here in India living with parents is a blessing.
Always flabbergasted me how many Dutch people (who look absolutely Dutch) actually have half or a quarter Indonesian descent. Most famously: Gert Wilders.
I did not realize that. Kind of astonishing given his ideology.
Geert Wilders 😂😅. He better move to Tel Aviv. We do not need people like him.
that's the coolest remzi şen I have ever seen in my life
My wife and I were there for a short day and night in 2005. An airline stop on the way to Sweden. Stayed in Ajax Hotel. Funny room. Bathroom floor was at about a 20 degree angle.
Seemed like a nice City to live in. People were riding bikes in suits.😅 I never knew my father, but I think he was Dutch.
I went there once for two or three days
I love Amsterdam ❤ very much. I left part of soul there . Europe for Americans is like one big Disney Land.
Their food is way better and more natural. ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed yourself!
Amsterdam ❤️ my number 1 vacation spot. Dreaming of buying a summer house in the suburbs
Us too! Would you live there year round?
@@dweuromaxx I seriously considered to do my PhD in Amsterdam but it didn't go as planned. The Netherlands is an amazing country overall but I'm not sure if I could really feel as 'dutch' at any point or always will feel like an outsider. Plus I love my home country and family here so it'll be very hard on me mentally.
born and raised in amsterdam, while yeah there benefits its also the most expensive city to rent in on average in all of europe. Add the fact that overwork and/or any second form of income gets taxed by 50%... My mother was one of the first white woman at kwakoe, and would travel the metro daily with people shooting up heroin during opiod crisis. Nowdays the worst you get coming to work or school at gein in the morning is teens smoking joints in the metro. Dont wander off to sloterdijk/oost area stay near the canals where this was filmed as tourist and you'll probably have an great time.
I spent three days in Amsterdam last month and luckily stayed with family, so I saved on hotel costs. Despite that, it was still pretty pricey. Amsterdam is a great place to live in your 20s to mid-30s, but you might want to move if you plan to start a family.
Loved the Daddys home poster
OMG 2001?!? I was a sophomore in high school! LOL I’m an old a** millennial! Love and greetings from California!❤️🌉🏳️🌈
I love living in Europe and I also never want to leave.
very nice video! amsterdam is a very nice city to visit as well :)
That micro apartment is giving Japanese style living. Personally, I could never, but good for the Dutch!
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My dream. The older I get, the more likely that it is all it will ever be.
As a Dutch American who has been to Amsterdam and the Netherlands for a family reunion 10 years ago. I really loved the transportation there and the food. The cheese and baked goods are so good there. I love that they actually support small business. 😊 I wouldn't mind living in the Netherlands but probably not Amsterdam but another city.😊
Are you thinking of moving there?😃 it would improve your quality of life, and that of your children.
@@NoctLightCloud well I am not into having kids and I am in my early 40s 😅 and it's kinda harder for me to as neither of my parents was born there but my late grandparents were born in the Netherlands.
If I got a job there after I finish my master's degree I might think about moving there. 😊
Can confirm that Cosmo has a killer taste in music
How does he afford his apartment?
He lives with his mom. She probably bought it in the 80s or 90s when it was still cheap. Or has been renting it since then, which means the price may be reasonable still if she has a decent landlord. If he wants to live on his own he won't be able to do that in Amsterdam because it's too expensive.
I hope i visit one day. Looks beautiful
I m in train now to Amsterdam ,I live in Netherlands 😊
I think Cosmo has a connection with the dark hair friend?!? Weather does suck there but is a great city!
Love Amsterdam, but ultimately it's London and Paris prices. For a liberal, independent spirited city on the water, but where you can find a nice apartment for €1500, Bristol is actually worth a shot.
Bristol sounds lovely!
Unless you own real estate in the city, good luck affording a roof over your head. A garage cost more there than entire flats in other places. Though, not that this problem is exclusive to Amsterdam.
I love Amsterdam....❣
People are rude everywhere. I'd be very surprised if it's actually worse in Amsterdam vs. other major cities around the world. Unfortunately that's just part of modern life nowadays. I'm just in awe of how progressive and open minded people are over there.
This confused kid does not represent us at all😂We voted right wing, and we won big time. We are sick of lghdtv people, and muslims.
His English is wonderful ❤
As a Dutch person I would like to point out that Amsterdam is like an enclave. It’s not representative for the Netherlands as a whole. Also Cosmo and his friends all have foreign names.
Una ciudad muy tranquila y muy bonita, me gustó cuando fuí. Menos de 1,000,000 de habitantes vs Londres 8,000,000.
I lived there for a few months in 1990. I wish I never left
Not very representative.
Where is yours video that we could rate?
@@Ivanlipatov-c4h I don't make videos about my observations.
@@Ivanlipatov-c4hIt is called ongehoord Nederland. Thats who we are, rightwing, not this confused kid, most Dutch people hate transgenders.
Better rename the title to "What it's like to grow up in Amsterdam *if you or your family is rich*"
I have some friends and family from Amsterdam, those younger than 35 are either still living with their parents, became squatters or were forced out of the city because of the ridiculous housing prices. This guy is not representative to the average person living in the city, especially not to its youth or students.
Hi, we live in Utrecht and I think these videos don't help at all, given the current housing crises it creates false expectations on what means to live there. Prices are ridiculous, the flats are super small, some of them compared to doll houses, not to mention the noise, the tourists, the drugs, honestly, it makes no sense to live there.
The center of AMS is the worst, I used to live in the Buitenveldert and at least you are 20' away, by either tram or metro from the center but it is a bit pointless. Not to mention, again, these videos don't tell you how expensive is to live there, Cosmo's mother could easily sell that house for almost a million, and easily buy two houses on the outskirts of the city, and get... a better life in a way. Those stairs are going to be an issue the older she gets, they are a death trap.
geez, 2000euros, for a simple small room, so expensive!!! but.. damn, amsterdam is a very amuzing city!!!! will be soon visiting amsterdam!!! and, does amsterdam like very good in english right?
I like how open it is for gay people. Its really amazing from what I hear
Cosmo, leuk !
bedankt
Better in the 90's before the Euro.
Yes and DA wallen had better selection 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
The happiest place in the world without being able to move out of your parent's home? Thats nuts!
Thank you
I dont think handguns are legally permitted, but long guns are if you get thier European Firearms License. Even then, you are limited to certain Rifles, and shotguns. But not all of the types that we Americans can legally possess. Yes I know crime happens everywhere in the world, but different strokes for different folks. Im mentioning this due to the other comment posted regarding fantasy living, and crime.
Pistols and riffle are both legal, you need a permit for it, and you actualy need to show you can shoot. Not like America where they give a gun to any fool with 300 bucks.
@Daniel-qz8bp not true of America. They don't give a gun too just anyone regardless of the money. A person buying one from an FFL need only pass a background check. In the case of states like Ca there are some extra requirements such as there is a safe handling demonstration, and if you want a permit to carry it, there's alot more requirements
@@Rusterman-is7ex Bs, in most states they have weapon shows, or trade shows, and they will not ask a single question. Also walmart will sell anyonr a shotgun that has a american pasport.
@@Daniel-qz8bp you've been watching too many movies and videos on social media if you think that it's that easy.
Very fun place. I was there for like three weeks in the 1980's. I have only vague memories. Stayed on a barge hostel and smoked a lot of hash. Amazing drug, you take a small hit, and a cubic kilometer of smoke comes out of your mouth. I may have lost my virginity there. The Red Light district; at first I was amazed, but now I think it's sad and sleazy. Dam Square. Always something happening. Freaks and hippies and buskers. There was a Christard with a giant cross preaching with a megaphone. Some scary looking middle-eastern men then came up and started menacing him and pushing him around. They deserve each other. I wonder what it's like now, because that was like 40 yrs ago. (My God!!) Don't want to be negative, but I assume it's probably worse. I have been following closely the invasion of mud-people, I mean the cultural enrichment of Western Europe. Well maybe Mr. Wilders can straighten all this out. In all honesty though, I don't think I'll make it back there.
I just ❤️ Amsterdam. I my top city in the world.
Nah this is like the "look good for the camera" amsterdam. Too tame and friendly, if u see what actually goes down in amsterdam its pretty terrible, those happiness rankings are also bs when u ask people in nordic countries they'll tell you they dont actually ask them to rate their happiness they are asked how satiated they are with what they have. Also i and anyone i know have never been asked this type of question so idk who's calculating happiness levels or how because a lot of people in amsterdam are pretty miserable if u go to nieuwmarkt or dam at night you will see dudes bumping shoulders going "cocaine cocaine", kids doing molly in school and tweakin, small groups of the dutch version of roadmen screaming at people acting rude.
Amsterdam is not perfect but these problems mentioned are often worse in big cities of other countries with a similar size. You’re not gonna find a big city of that scale where there’s no crime, drug use, etc. I love living in Amsterdam, it is great in my opinion.
@888records what countries with the same size NL is tiny af, and yeah sure all cities have a bit of crime but amsterdam is through the roof compared to other dutch cities literally 2nd to rotterdam I think. U can live ur whole life without seeing the dark side of Amsterdam ofc but it doesn't mean its not there.
Very interesting video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Dutch are nice laid back people
Hehe not all ! We’re fussy, precise, to the point, hardworking, like our privacy … and can also be VERY stubborn haha
A very interesting city
Other cities like Nijmegen, Utretch or Mastrich people are so friendly im not sure about Amsterdam 😅 maybe because it's so crowded.
Is toast not really a thing in Europe?
Well it is a thing so I don't understand this question
@@alihorda It's just that we usually toast bread in the States, especially if it has chocolate. Even the Nutella container has a picture of toast.
@@palmshoot so in europe we have normal bread and American style toast bread. The normal bread we rarely toast and well use the toast bread to.. Toast. The idea is that on its own toast bread is not great so you have to toast it
@@alihorda I have to admit that "American style toast bread" is an odd wording. In America, bread is almost always toasted to order, some exceptions being frozen toast. The wording you use makes it sounds like Europe sells pre-toasted bread.
@@palmshoot I guess depends, in restaurants they might toast "normal bread" for soups or appetiser thing, but can also just bring you sandwiches untoasted. In shops there are sections for freshly baked bread, sliced up "normal bread" as well as toast bread which you usually toast at home (they last longer, sliced and soft, ideal for hot sandwiches). There's some legal thing why certain breads can be called the way they are.