Useful apps

Ticketswap

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: sell a ticket you no longer want, or buy a ticket someone else wants to sell;
  • ticketswap.com

Facebook Local

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: find events and places in the area you are interested in;
  • facebooklocal.com

Thuisbezorgd 

Uber Eats

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: ordering in food;
  • ubereats.com

Amsterdamfoodie

  • a website;
  • purpose: finding recommendations and reviews of restaurants in Amsterdam;
  • amsterdamfoodie.nl

Marktplaats

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: buying and selling second hand items;
  • marktplaats.nl

bol.com

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: e-commerce (biggest e-commerce platform in the Netherlands);
  • bol.com

Datumprikker

  • a website;
  • purpose: schedule the next meeting based on everyone’s provided availability;
  • datumprikker.nl

Google Calendar

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: planning, scheduling, and structuring your time;
  • google.com

Buienradar

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: getting notifications on weather changes;
  • buienradar.nl

TIKKIE

  • both an app and a website;
  • purpose: send a request for an amount of money to a specific person;
  • tikkie.me

Additional Food Info

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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE FOOD PRICE IN AMSTERDAM?

The following is for reference:

  • Coffee – 2-4 euros
  • Sandwich – 4-8 euros
  • Typical lunch – 7-13 euros
  • Typical dinner – 10-19 euros
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RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VEGANS/VEGETARIANS?

  • Cafe-Restaurant De Plantage (vegetarian): This elegant (surprisingly affordable) restaurant is located near the main UvA campus, right in front of the Artis Zoo. They have a range of options from breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and drinks selections. You can find a good list of vegetarian options on the menu here.
    Location: Plantage Kerklaan 36
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    WHERE CAN I BUY MY GROCERIES?

    You can either buy your groceries from a nearby supermarket or get fresh produce from an open air market.

    General supermarkets

    • Albert Heijn – Largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands. Does not accept foreign credit cards (e.g. Visa, Mastercard).
    • Marqt – Only accepts card payments.
    • Vomar Voordelmarkt – Does not accept foreign credit cards (e.g. Visa, Mastercard).
    • Lidl
    • Jumbo
    • Spar

    Specialised supermarkets

    • Ekoplaza – Organic food ingredients.
    • Amazing Oriental – Asian food ingredients, spices, sauces.
    • Shilla – Asian food ingredients, spices, sauces.
    • Dun Yong – Asian food ingredients, spices, sauces.
    • Yakhlaf – Turkish food ingredients, spices, sauces.

    Open-air markets

    • Dappermarkt – Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm
    • Noodermarkt – every Saturday 9am-6pm
    • Boerenmarkt (Nieuwmarkt) – every Saturday 9am-4pm
    • Zuidermarkt – every Saturday 9am-4pm
    • Boerenmarkt Noord (Buikslotermeerplein) – every Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm
    • Ten Katemarkt – Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm
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    WHAT ARE SOME TYPICAL DUTCH DISHES I SHOULD TRY?

    Bitterballen: Deep-fried breadcrumb-covered balls with creamy meat-ragout fillings, traditionally made with beef, beef broth, flour and seasonings. Traditional Dutch snack.

    Raw Herring: This raw fish is usually eaten with chopped onions and pickles, balancing out the salty taste of the fish. Worth a try, but stay clear if you are not used to eating raw seafood.

    Dutch cheese: The Netherlands has historically been known for its variety and quality of cheese. You can find a variety in any supermarket near you, or try a sample at a farmer’s market around the city.

    Stroopwafel: Two thin layers of baked dough with caramel filling in the middle. Goes well with a hot drink – you will find yourself gobbling up an entire pack in one sitting.

    Hagelslag: A popular Dutch-style toast with chocolate sprinkles on the top. Simply cannot go wrong.

      Bitterballen

      Deep-fried breadcrumb-covered balls with creamy meat-ragout fillings, traditionally made with beef, beef broth, flour and seasonings. Traditional Dutch snack.

      Raw Herring

      This raw fish is usually eaten with chopped onions and pickles, balancing out the salty taste of the fish. Worth a try, but stay clear if you are not used to eating raw seafood.

      Dutch cheese

      The Netherlands has historically been known for its variety and quality of cheese. You can find a variety in any supermarket near you, or try a sample at a farmer’s market around the city.

      Stroopwafel

      Two thin layers of baked dough with caramel filling in the middle. Goes well with a hot drink – you will find yourself gobbling up an entire pack in one sitting.

      Hagelslag

      A popular Dutch-style toast with chocolate sprinkles on the top. Simply cannot go wrong.