GROCERY SHOPPING IN AMSTERDAM | TIPS ON HOW TO SAVE MONEY | Budget tips series

Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk all about grocery shopping, my favourite activity :)
A lot of KZbin videos only talk about Albert Heijn, but actually there are LOTS of other supermarkets in Amsterdam too.
In this video, I provide an overview of the biggest supermarkets in Amsterdam and share my tips on how you can save money when grocery shopping here. Use the timestamps below to go to the parts you’re most interested in.
If you have any other tips, I would love to hear them in the comments down below!
PS: Apologies for the late video! I was feeling really unwell last week but all OK now :)
PPS: Please excuse my poor Dutch pronunciation with ‘Dirk’ and the phrases. I just started Dutch classes on Monday so hope to improve haha.
⊹ TIMESTAMPS ⊹
01:00 - What supermarkets are in Amsterdam?
02:21 - Planning ahead with Folderz NL
03:53 - Bulk buying spices and health foods
05:18 - Albert Heijn (& Jumbo) vs Dirk
07:56 - Lidl & Aldi
09:05 - Street markets
10:23 - Common Dutch words/phrases at supermarkets
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⊹ THINGS MENTIONED ⊹
➥ Too Good to Go: apps.apple.com/nl/app/too-goo...
➥ Folderz NL app (I prefer the app over the website): apps.apple.com/nl/app/folderz...
➥ De Volkskruidentuin (spice shop featured in video): / 325810381514413
➥ Pit-Pit: pit-pit.com/
➥ De Notenshop: www.denotenshop.nl/
➥ Albert Heijn: www.ah.nl/
➥ Jumbo: www.jumbo.com/
➥ Dirk: www.dirk.nl/
➥ Lidl: www.lidl.nl/
➥ Aldi: www.aldi.nl/
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⊹ HOW TO SAVE MONEY IN AMSTERDAM SERIES ⊹
➥ Too Good to Go app review: • TOO GOOD TO GO NETHERL...
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Grocery shopping in Amsterdam, How to save money in Amsterdam, Cost of living in Amsterdam, Supermarkets in Amsterdam, Food costs in Amsterdam, Folderz NL, Albert Heijn, Dirk, Aldi, Jumbo, Lidl, Budgeting in Amsterdam, Living in Amsterdam, Moving to Amsterdam, Amsterdam expat tips, How to save money buying food
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[@mrsrockbison]

I've been binging on your videos since yesterday and reignited my dream to move to the NL (delayed because of the pandemic) your videos are super informative, very detailed, and high quality. Definitely, the best channel that I've found about moving to the NL. Please keep making videos. Have you thought about making a video about "moving costs" like companies to ship your things from a country to NL? Ones that you've used or you've heard of from other expats?

[@henkkelderman4182]

I live already 53 years in Amsterdam, but I learn a lot from your videos! Thank you Leesa…

[@LeesaYu]

Awww this is so nice to hear! I’m sure we could learn SO much from you!!!

[@ReeceCaruso]

These are really great suggestions! and this is such an important topic to be discussing at the moment, I really enjoyed the video!

[@LeesaYu]

Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed the video! Every penny counts right now!

[@vuyokazi1797]

Thank you for your practical advice… will be arriving in a few days

[@carol1916xd]

Absolutely loving your channel! So informative and such good vibes from you. I don't know if you do grocery shopping videos but I would LOVE to watch a video of you regarding this matter! Already subscribed and wishing you health and success

[@LeesaYu]

Thank you for your comment! Do you mean a grocery haul? ☺️ I definitely have some planned in the pipeline. Grocery shopping here is a lot of fun!

[@carol1916xd]

@@LeesaYu exactly, thanks for reminding me the correct word. Stay safe and I can't wait to watch grocery hauls 🙏🏼😘

[@abrarmanarat8139]

was really helpful. keep on doin the good work 🥳

[@LeesaYu]

Hope this video helps you save some money!

[@razarchtech9746]

I'm thinking about moving the Netherlands after the pandemic and I'm sooooo happy that I found your channel😍😍😍it's really helpful🙌keep up the good work💪💪

[@LeesaYu]

This comment makes me so happy! I’m glad you are finding my videos helpful and hope all goes well with your move to NL! ☺️🥰 thank you for supporting my channel!

[@JoeBecomingaMillionaire]

I really appreciate your tips. They can help a lot of people who are trying to save money and well manage their finances. Great video; I just subbed :D

[@LeesaYu]

Yes, lots of people trying to be smart with money and budget more effectively - especially because of the pandemic. Ourselves included! Thanks for your support!

[@stefan219]

I like it very very much,thank you for advices🔥🤩

[@ashinidesai9718]

Hi Leesa, your cost saving tips are great especially for me since I am new to the country. Looking forward to saving some of my money with your tips. 👍

[@LeesaYu]

That’s awesome! Happy to hear 🥰

[@JoaoMiguelRodrigues]

Wow, great great tips!

[@LeesaYu]

Thank you, glad you liked!

[@maartensynth]

The "cheapest" supermarkets/grocery stores in the Netherlands are: Dirk, Aldi and Lidl. Always look for bottom shelf or top shelf products. Those are cheaper. And keep your eye open for housebrands/private label products. It saves you money 💰💸💰

[@LeesaYu]

All good tips - I find the prices at Dirk really unbeatable most of the time!

[@maartensynth]

@@LeesaYu that's right. Dirk is slightly cheaper than Aldi and Lidl. I'm Dutch myself and I always go to Dirk. And sometimes to Aldi and Lidl. The Aldi and Lidl are also very popular.

[@Rockeep]

Leesa! I found your tips very useful. thanks a lot from Russia 1

[@LeesaYu]

Good to hear! Hope my tips save you a lot of money!

[@FAUCK17]

You became a real dutchie in a short period ;) back in the days we said "geen cent te veel hoor!" (not a penny too much) . were you also so thrifty in australia? I binged your video's looking out for a new one. Greets from the Hague.

[@LeesaYu]

Love that saying, thanks for teaching me this! Yes we have both always quite thrifty (my husband more than me) but here I feel I can be loud and proud about living a budget lifestyle, whereas in Sydney I feel people value brands/expensive options much more. Thanks for watching and hope you find my future videos interesting too ☺️☺️

[@LiyahLova]

The plastic packaging is intended to reduce food waste actually. In transit the food sometimes gets damaged and they’re forced to throw it out, which wastes more on their end than plastic. It’s our responsibility to recycle it, so we can’t insinuate that the producers are fully to blame.

[@LeesaYu]

I understand that but I really wish that we could use alternative materials for packaging instead of plastic! Maybe at least something that is compostable? A lot of this plastic they use cannot be recycled properly, and now in the Netherlands it is thrown away together with normal rubbish. And then is it really necessary to wrap every single capsicum and eggplant to avoid damage during transportation? I’m sure there has to be a better way than this!

[@LiyahLova]

@@LeesaYu My point is that we all have a responsibility, and blaming manufacturers for not using compostable or biodegradable packaging doesn’t relieve us from doing our part. I definitely appreciate your concern for more sustainable production though ☺️ I just don’t agree with people “pointing fingers” and not sharing the responsibility.

[@tianzhutang9696]

Dekamarkt is also good.

[@LeesaYu]

Ok! I will check it out :) thanks!

[@applecrazy1]

Is it hard to land a job with no experience in the area?

[@LeesaYu]

Hi Nuno, it’s hard to say and depends on your industry. I think it’s hard to get your foot in the door no matter where you are, not just in the Netherlands. But if you don’t speak Dutch then your chances will become even slimmer.

[@applecrazy1]

@@LeesaYu It´s tech, just finished my course.

[@LeesaYu]

Tech is very in demand here! The only way to find out is to try :)

[@applecrazy1]

@@LeesaYu My only worry is that i get hired move there, and then they decide that im not fit for the job. Ill be stranded xD

[@majdavojnikovic]

Almost everything is cheaper in Turkish shops.

[@LeesaYu]

Sometimes the Asian grocery store is even cheaper :) but I agree with you, especially when it comes to spices!

[@majdavojnikovic]

@@LeesaYu what is great about Amsterdam is that you can find Polish, Jewish, Morrocan, Thai, Spanish Italian Persian Chinese Brasilian Brittish Ethiopian.... You name it :) shop owned by a native, who is getting original produce so you can have delicacies from all over the place. And, as known - "Love flies through the mouth" You just started discovering Amsterdam. :) Enjoy!

[@rjh00]

You forgot the most important phrase. HAMSTERÈÈÈÈÈÈÈN!

[@LeesaYu]

Ok you have to tell me what this means! I have not seen/heard this! 😮😮😮