cost of living in GERMANY | housing, food, transport & more
How expensive is Germany? This video covers apartments and student housing, groceries, restaurants and take out, transport (trains, bikes and buses), health insurance and many more things. I did the best and accurate as I could. Let me know if there are any additional information I missed :))
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If you’re planning to move to Germany for whatever reason, it’s good to know and have a clear view on the cost of living in Germany. This video covers the average basic costs.
Although Germany ranks above average in the OECD Better Life Index in terms of quality of life and well-being, shopping bills in major German cities are often significantly less than in other major European cities.
And surprisingly the cost of living in big German cities is lower than in other major European cities such as Paris, London, Rome, Brussels, and Zurich, except Madrid.
00:00 welcome to germany
01:40 wifi & mobile
01:50 additional housing costs
01:59 radio & cable
02:25 groceries
04:46 dining & take out
05:47 cafe & coffee
06:04 ov chipkaart
06:12 transportation
06:22 bikes
06:42 bus, trams & metro
07:12 trains
08:16 cars
08:42 health insurance
09:18 shopping
10:15 student life
11:03 in conclusion
The 49 euro ticket is rumored to come more in March or April and it will last for 2 years as an experiment. Sadly it was not super realistic to have it come out on January but I am looking forward to it.
NOTES:
Metros (subways, tube) are called the U-Bahn (underground train), whilst over ground trains in cities are referred to as the S-Bahn.
Regional trains are referred to as the RE (regional express) or RB (regional Bahn). Intercity trains are named IRE (interregio-express) or ICE (intercity express).
Some sources I used:
Tipping:
www.german-way.com/the-truth-...
Costs and saving money:
www.expatrio.com/living-germa...
Healh insurance in germany:
www.howtogermany.com/pages/he...
The confusing train system:
www.bahn.com/en/offers
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You forgot the psychological cost of learning german 😭
That might put Germany in debt again just like after the ww1 (We all know how that ended)
On a lighter note it isn't that hard and actually relatively easy for english speakers. Plus you don't have to be perfect most germans will understand you broken deutsch
😂😂😂 German is easy to learn! I've taught my own self! Don't be lazy !
Important info to the tickets, theres a subscription for 49€ as she mentioned in the video that's live, which allows for unlimited traveling in local public transport. This includes every bus, subway and regional train, which are (RB, RE, IRE) Basically if you see a white train with a fat red line, don't use it and you're fine.
why cant we use that white train? sorry im new to this
@@avanyfilimsies-iv8zv White with a red stripe across the length of the train is the standard design for intercity services (IC and ICE) which are not included in the Deutschlandticket, neither are services by private operators like Flixtrain. Basically, you’re only allowed to use RB-, RE- or S trains, but those make up the majority anyway
@@maaax1173 oo cool
@@maaax1173Also wie in Österreich, städlicher Zugverkehr, für den Bundesland eins und private Firmen, die überall hinfahren wie Flixbus
Federal Republic of Germany = F.R.O.G.
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USA = United States of Amnesia
As an Italian living in Germany i have to say this is the best video that i see so far about the cost of living. Keep doing that
Ciao come ti trovi vorrei trasferirmi anche io, livello di qualità di vita e stipendio come ti trovi?
@@userRyuru5 ciao, dipende molto dalla zona e da quello che vorresti fare, se mi dai più info ti posso comunicare il mio punto di vista.
@@bellarobaf.2623 ciao vorrei trasferirmi per una questione di opportunità di lavoro, mi sto formando nel settore di design di interni e esterni arredamento, ho un diploma tecnico specifico riconosciuto in Europa. Sono l'ultimo anno ho anche fatto stage circa 900h presso aziende italiane non mi convincono .
@@bellarobaf.2623 mi è sfuggita la notifica! Io lavoro nel settore d'automazione industriale 4.0 sono un junior ho 1 anno di esperienze nel settore, vorrei trasfermi per una qualità di maggiore e perché non mi piace la situazione politica e lavorativa in Italia
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I'm from a Dutch border town and during the summer of 21 I visited a lot of Ruhr cities with the 5 euro ticket. My city also got leveled during WW2 so I feel right at home visiting the Ruhr area 😁
Yeah the amount of dutchies who visit us here is insane. Especially here in Bottrop/Oberhausen. Seeing Dutch Cops patrolling together with their German counterparts on the Weihnachtsmarkt in Oberhausen was so weird.
@@BlueJayy1904 Yes I visited multiple weihnachtsmarkten by train in NRW (And I didn't had a SINGLE delay it's a miracle), I heard more Dutch speakers than Germans sometimes
The language barrier can hinder job seekers in Germany, as many employers require proficiency in the German language for most positions. This can limit job opportunities and make it difficult for non-German speakers to secure employment. Additionally, low salaries and high taxes can further compound the challenges faced by job. Apart from language barriers, cultural patterns of behavior can also pose challenges for individuals entering the German job market. Differences in communication styles and cultural norms can impact workplace dynamics and hinder effective collaboration. Germany's unique system of dual vocational training and bureaucratic processes can add to the difficulties faced by job seekers and students. The combination of language barriers, cultural differences, and complex systems can make it challenging to navigate and integrate into German society.
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Thank you! Would actually love to know/hear about the differences you feel after living in the Netherlands compared to Germany
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For us Americans it is a solid A if not S tier for transportation. Obviously Netherlands is the best so they have quite a angelic pallet.
@@ThePoisonedReapertransportation is not that good tho. Its okay and im thankful but the Deutsche Bahn needs to step up his game, people here are mad asf
Thank you ! I’m looking for a university to study in Germany
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Thank You Soo Much for the video it really gave a slightly clearity while planning to come to Germany. 😅
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Watching your video from Switzerland. Very important information
Why your videos are so pleasing to watch😆? So fun and also educative! i don't plan on living in Germany but i'd love to stay on it for months Keep making these, i can't stop watching cause they are so well made haha
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This is the most accurate video I have seen on this topic. I can confirm with precision, as a person living in Germany for 6 years.
Between Germany and uk. Which is better for one looking for a better standard of living and job
How much money can you save per month with a minimum wage?
Depends on your lifestyle and expenses.
Thank You Very interesting, I once lived for several days in the city of Hamburg. Hopefully I can visit other cities in Germany again
Thank you for making this! I'm looking to moving to Germany to start university and for a fresh start and actually gives me expectations on pricing so I know how to save up! That's super important to me as someone who is working an entry level position at a job that doesn't pay much trying to save up not only for the move but to have extra money to fall back on :)
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I lived in Germany in the 80s, really loved it. Hada good standard of living. The prices haven't really gone up that much. In England the cost of living seems to rise weekly. Wish I had stayed in Germany to be honest.
My family was stationed in Germany in the mid 70's and an America there felt like a rich man then, everything was so cheap,and great food.
God, I need to get to Germany 🇩🇪 ❤ With my bike ❤
Well, the curency changed from Mark to Euro so while the number on the pricetags is the same as 40 years ago it has actualy doubled.
Germany is much too expensive, rent an appartment for 1200 euro per month thank you no
Prices have skyrocketed. Lived there for almost 18 years. Everything has tripled in price.
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I love the place being mostly of German heritage, English, Irish, Scotch and Comanche. An aunt was stolen by the Comanche back in the 1800s. Too long of a story to get into. Been there at least 5 X, would like to live there 6 months out of the year. Something I may work on some day. They may be able to use me there because I was a Broadcast Engineer in TV.
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planning on moving to germany (from finland) with my best friend in 2 years ^-^ found your channel a few months ago and have enjoyed your content a lot! just wanted to comment on the cigarette prices.. they are extremely low compared to the prices in finland, one pack here is 9.50-15€ :DD a bit random thing to comment on but why not ^-^
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my grandparents use to live in Munich Germany when they were in there 20s back in the 1950s and lived there for about 3 years.
Awesome!
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So much cheaper than America! Prices of everything doubled or even tripled over the last 3 years! Not exaggerating one bit!
Great Video Love from germany
welcome to germany, erika :) i hope you do well! it's hard to find living space these days, not even talking affordable ones. can i ask in which part of germany you made your new life here?
Lovely Video, Erika. Thank you! :)
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You won't see public transport delayed in Taiwan, by bus, the basic ticket is 50 cent us$. It's very friendly for traveler.
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In America we pay taxes from our wage, on our purchases, and sometimes we have to pay money towards taxes as well as far as I know. And with these taxes we don't receive free health care, our roads and infrastructure are dismal, our school system is underfunded, and we do not receive free college outright. The only way for a full ride in higher education is through scholarships. But even with the additional support people still going into thousands of dollars in student debt. But hey, we have the one of the best and most funded militaries in the world am-i-right fellas?
My god as an American the housing and internet/mobile costs sound amazing. I pay 2k in a small town for a townhouse. And internet here is $70. That’s not even with my phone bill. I probably pay less in taxes or something but still. Living in a city for the sake of less I pay now sounds great.
Danke!
Thanks. Very informative.❤
1:42 Its just not true that WiFi is sometimes in the rent. It's NEVER in the rent. Internet is NEVER in a contract. Maybe your neighbor is Sharing the wifi with you. But you will never find an apartment with Internet if you just move in. Cuz you need your own provider.You have to sign a contract. Most of the time people " move " with the providers internet. But it will be never in a contract.Just not true🤷🏻♂️.
I am watching this video a bit more than a year later and a lot of things are now even 30 - 40% more expensive. This last year has been hard...
Hello. I love your content! Do you know of any food options for vegans? I would like to move to Germany as a student soon. Thanks!
About car: how is calculated that I spend 520 per month? Does it mean if I have a car I use it only and don't use public transport and bicycle? I'm living in Belgium (in Leuven) which supposed to be even more expensive. But I spent for the car not more that 100 euro per month for diesel. Yes, insurance and taxes per yer is about 1000 + technical service lets say 200 once a year. Ok lets even say 2000 per year. Then 2000/12 = 166 plus 100 for diesel => 266 per month. PS: I park on the street, don't have the garage. And what is more interesting (idk about Germany, but this is about Belgium) - for more or less long distances the public transport is more expensive than a car! Even FlixBus. Even trains. And much faster.
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Actually making sense
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Hey, great video! Thanks a lot!
whoops, new comfort-video just dropped. Made tea.
They do have those crazy square pillows nice homes in Ludwigshafen Rhein good food and hospitality I loved it and I am American metro and the deals store were popular
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2:24 A Bucket?! I never had the luck to experience a kitchen with a bucket. Normally there is a bad smell in the room and you go and find a sponge to push into the pipe. If you are well equipped you can secure it and make it even less smelly with a latex glove. 😂
Interesting one GEr " many your sense of humorrous, funny
Short addition: University isnt completely free. Every (!) student has to pay between 300-350 euros (depends on the university) every six months (sog. Semesterbeitrag). This fee then includes your allowence to attend to university as well as the train ticket :) And this only applies to the public universities. The private unis require a fee often around 500-600 euros per MONTH (sometimes even more). Thats why most of the people want to study at public schools :P
To give some context, there are some universities here in the States that charge 500-600 dollars per CREDIT HOUR, so definitely count your blessings
whats the difference between public and private school in Germany? Is it the same as in us?
@@PickyZ1 Well i dont know how its in the US, but in germany (as far as i know) the public schools are more accepted than private ones. People are like: Why would you pay for a private school, when you can get the same education for way less? Its seen like a pay-to-win thing: People who arent accepted to public unis usually go to private ones, becauseyou dont particularly need talent to get in, you only need enough money (: I hope my explanation makes sense haha
@@darionskye4203 I definetly am glad to be able to study in germany! I didnt want to offend anyone, i just wanted to point out, that its not FREE to study here. But yes, i know, its still very little compared to other countries :)
@@florencelina9303 not offended, just jealous!