De waarheid over onze emigratie..

Emigration Q&A + First-Week Impressions (Kosovo / Pristina)

• The creator says they’ve been living in Pristina (capital) for about a year on a trial basis.
• Their new house feels bigger but more vertical/narrower than their previous home in the Netherlands (initially “walls closing in” and more stairs), though they still love the area.
• They rented first because committing long-term wasn’t sensible until they knew whether they’d truly be happy there.
• They plan to consider selling/buying later once they’re sure it’s a long-term home.

Lifestyle & Community Highlights

• Schools and daycare are walkable from where they live.
• Kids attend school and Montessori daycare.
• The neighborhood is described as upscale and secure, including:
  • Cameras and 24/7 security
  • A claim that the president lives nearby, which adds to perceived security
• Community life is a major theme:
  • Kids play outside more; much less TV/phone/iPad time than in the Netherlands
  • People socialize and relax after work (coffee breaks, family time, sports)
• Sports and social groups:
  • Playing football with neighbors (often evenings)
  • Padel tournaments (the first match at 7 pm is mentioned), and padel being built behind their area
  • The creator participates in padel with a business partner

Health / Fitness Routine

• They train at a major local gym: Flex Gym (described as one of the largest in the Balkans).
• No detailed diet recipe is provided, but they end by reminding viewers to “stay healthy” and mention Nutrition (brand callout).

Work, Business Model, and Remote Routines

• Their nutrition business (Cost Nutrition) remains in the Netherlands:
  • Dutch company
  • Dutch customers
  • Team based in the Netherlands office
  • The creator manages it remotely from Kosovo
• Remote leadership tools mentioned:
  • Zoom calls
  • WhatsApp/Slack
  • Teams have defined tasks and goals
• They describe a shift from traditional office employment to a more freedom-based remote lifestyle.

Remote-Work + E-Commerce Advice (Budget / Risks)

They express interest in starting e-commerce, but hesitate, offering a basic decision framework:

• If you try: worst case is losing a few thousand and being able to restart
• If you don’t try: you’ll never know your potential/outcomes

Example investment story:

• Investing €35,000 in 2019 into their supplement line
• Later claim: > €10M revenue/year

They suggest that with a €10k budget, you can:

• Hire a coach
• Build your brand “story”
• Run ads and test quickly

Key Q&A Points From the Vlog

“What will you miss most about the Netherlands?”

• The biggest miss is family, especially their parents (daily contact).
• They emphasize they emigrated with the whole family—not alone.
• They say their parents want proof/confirmation first, then hope to come later.

“Have you sold your house?”

• No—they keep it so they preserve the option to return if Kosovo isn’t right.
• They mention deregistration and moving family/residency to Kosovo while keeping the Netherlands property.

“Is it feasible to move to Kosovo if you’re not Albanian/Kosovar?”

• They claim yes, citing multiple non-Albanian residents already living there and more incoming interest.
• They believe Kosovo’s neighborhoods and facilities are more advanced than outsiders expect.

“Where is Cost Nutrition’s office located? How will you do it from there?”

• The office/team is in the Netherlands.
• The creator manages remotely from Pristina.
• They position the business as online-first.

“Why Kosovo, not Dubai?”

They compare pros/cons and say Kosovo wins on price-quality and daily livability:

• Close access to the Netherlands (about a 2-hour flight)
• Better perceived value on housing and overall quality of life vs Dubai’s high rents/schools

Examples used:

• Kosovo rent (their area): around €2,000/month
• Dubai villa rents: far higher (tens of thousands per year implied), plus very expensive schools

School cost logic:

• International school in Dubai: €15–20k/year per child
• Kosovo costs: much lower (they quote around €2,000/month per child in their circle)
  • About €20k/year for three children

Health Insurance + Healthcare

• They selected international health insurance (Dutch provider mentioned, e.g., OM Insurance).
• Claim: they’re virtually insured worldwide and can seek care across Europe.
• They say Pristina has better hospitals than smaller cities/villages, with references to “American” and Italian hospital presence.

Cost Comparison vs Netherlands (Selected Points)

• Petrol: ~€1.50 (premium like 98/100) vs Netherlands “near €3” (as stated)
• Groceries: roughly similar to the Netherlands
• Car costs: more expensive due to import/customs
• Housing:
  • They claim housing is generally cheap, and villas can be built for far less than major Western markets
  • Numbers mentioned: builds around €200k–€300k (depending on context)
  • They warn their personal neighborhood is among the most expensive, so comparisons should consider that.

Can You Live There If You’re Employed?

• They say it’s hard if your income must be earned locally in Kosovo:
  • Average salary described as around €700
  • Limited ability to earn “a lot of money” locally
• They suggest success is more realistic if:
  • Your income comes from abroad (entrepreneur or remote employment)
  • Or remote work is permitted (they reference how remote work normalized during COVID)

Personal Turning Point / Why the Move Happened

• They describe emigration as something they discussed for a long time but kept postponing.
• In January 2026, a series of events pushed them to act:
  • Break-in at their home → spouse felt unsafe
  • The creator tore their breast (injury mentioned)
  • Their son broke his arm
  • Their mother was hospitalized in intensive care for internal bleeding (life-threatening if delayed)
• They describe it as “something happening every month,” interpreted as a sign to leave.

Notable Locations / People / Brands Mentioned (End)

• Locations: Pristina (Pertina), Marigona Hill, Peja/Pëć (creator’s hometown)
• Nearby countries/cities: Dubai, Sharjah, Greece, Montenegro, Albania
• Sports venues/activities: padel tournament, football play area/cage, Flex Gym
• Business/brands: Cost Nutrition (“Cost Nutrition supplements”); “use Nutrition” closing line
• Insurance: OM Insurance
• People named (examples): Jesse, Wes, Jordi, Mustafa
• Family mentioned: Donentina/Dorentina and their “mother/father” (no surnames provided)