[mtrimpe]

> Weather is shit almost the entire time.

I'll give you that one.

> There are more shops selling weed than daily staples like bread and milk.

In case you're not trolling; it seems like you're describing Amsterdam's inner city center which is mostly just a large tourist attraction.

Go a bit further out and a coffee shop will be a relatively rare sight and there will be an Albert Heijn on every corner.

> The rent and the taxes are both very high.

We have quite a generous 30% tax deduction for expats. It makes our tax rates quite competitive.