cost of living in GERMANY | housing, food, transport & more

for whatever reason you moved or are planning to move to Germany be it because of the affordable education a job opportunity or you just can't get enough of those German sausages nevertheless there's a lot to think and research about before making that big step so here I present to you a video covering all the basic living expenses in the Federal Republic of Germany if you are the type of person that would like to have a roof above their head then you should consider your housing situation in Germany it really depends on what city you live in so in Berlin the capital of Germany a single bedroom apartment in the city center on average will cost you € 1,233 43 outside the center 89656 then the same apartment in the city center of Munich which is one of the most expensive German cities on average will cost you around 1,3 8292 outside the center 04282 so 10 to 14% difference but a smaller less known City like Drsden a single bedroom apartment in the city center will be around 55022 and outside the city $ 4399 so the prices really range from €300 for a shared flat in a more affordable area to €3,000 for a three-bedroom apartment in an expensive city center if sadly the Wi-Fi is not included in your rent on average a single person will be spending about €48 per month on mobile and internet moreover it is good to remember the additional relocation costs such as the deposit which can climb up to two or 3 month code rent cult meter plus sooner or later you might get a letter saying you need to pay the radio and cable bills even though you don't use these services or you don't even speak German the fee will be around €8 36 a month per household and last but not least it is important to know that for some reason unfurnished Apartments mean that you most likely will not have a kitchen just some pipes and a bucket if you don't want to hear your stomach growling from days on end I would recommend going grocery shopping from time to time food prices in Germany are generally considered to be quite low especially compared to those of neighboring countries it is largely because Germany produces and grows a lot of its own food within its Advanced agriculture industry but like in most countries the basic costs of living spiked up nonetheless the main difference in pricing you will find between large cities and small towns basic food prices vary according to where you shop but these prices are the average for Germany 1 liter of milk. 70 a loaf of bread €130 12 eggs €1 82 also we have these hardboiled colored eggs that are sold year round 500 G of local cheese € 445 1 kg of chicken breast €7 32 1 kg of rice €29 a kilo of bananas € 63 1 kilo of potatoes 97 one bottle of mid-range wine 4. 99 that rhymed half a liter of local beer 76 one pack of cigarettes € 640 I don't smoke but this one is expensive 150 to 200 g of Harry bow €15 for a typical shopping experience you have your rava or knov and edica if you prefer collecting as many steps as possible while shopping with reasonable prices I recommend cand and if you're looking for some more financial stability in your life budget friendly supermarkets like Aldi little Netto and Penny are always there for you somewhere plus don't throw away your plastic or glass bottles since you unwillingly paid a deposit for them called fund it's usually around 8 to 25 cents per bottle it might not be much but it adds up especially if you're a big fan of Diet Coke so a single person household will spend approximately 180 to 2200 per month on groceries a couple will spend approximately $369 nice whether you're on a date or after a long day at work you might want to dine out or do some takeout a meal at a cheap restaurant for one will be around € a mid-range resturant R for two people will add up around €57 a fast food combo will cost you 9.

70 but an average price for a Big Mac is $589 in restaurants a tip is generally expected since waiting tables is among the lowest paying jobs but if you're not satisfied with the services it is not necessary to leave a tip at all in Germany you tip when you settle your bill with your food server you will include the thinkink G amount during the process many people simply round off the bill to the next Euro or add a couple more so 5 to 10% at a restaurant is appreciated while 15% tip is considered very generous and American coffee in one hand and a pastry in the other hand what can be a better combo sitting down in a cafe or Bakery can cost you a bit more than taking it away the average cost of a cup of cappuccino is around €350 for a medium a German pastry on the other hand can vary from 150 to 490 depending on where and what you get Transportation there are many ways to get around town or country other than on foot public transport in Germany is a solid be first and foremost bikes they are definitely not as popular as the Netherlands since the country isn't as flat and sinking but you do see people on their bikes from time to time with a safety helmet the infrastructure also differ from City to City nevertheless sports bikes are their first choice a single bus tram Metro uban and espon trips usually cost between 280 to 350 but it depends on the distance you're traveling like most countries you pay bus fairs on the bus otherwise you won't get in but when it comes to trams and metros those require an outsider machine that is sometimes confusing to operate a passenger without a valid ticket can face a fine of40 to 60 for longdistance travel to see your longdistance friends we have trains a single ticket prices range from 5 to €200 depending on the distance and it's best to buy the ticket in advance as early as possible because the later you book it the higher theice prices will get monthly subscriptions also exist based on your region it can range from 60 to 200 EUR depending on the city that includes all kind of Transportation or you can get a bond card for a reduced rates and discounts however if you have € 4,144 to spare you can buy the ultimate Bond card 100 for a Year's worth of travel anywhere and everywhere at any time as as a student you get your Regional travel covered by the university which is pretty convenient nonetheless it is rumored that next year in January there will be a universal German monthly travel subscription for €49 which is pretty dope even though Germans love their cars owning one is not cheap especially regarding fuel Insurance parking and maintenance on average you will be spending at least € 520 a month with the car not included so if you have a driver's license doesn't mean you should use it but on average people are spending 214 a month on traveling whether by train or car if employed you will spend 14. 6% off your gross income on public health insurance the employer contributes half of it therefore employees pay only 7. 8% of their gross income nonetheless on average a person spends around 60 7 a month on their health that includes medication and prescription all other expenses are covered by the health insurance however self-employed people and people with salaries above € 64,65 can opt for a private coverage which can save you a buck or two you either hate or love shopping or maybe it depends on your mood that day but every now and then you need to buy some new clothes or toilet paper a dress from Zara can cost you €37 on average and a pair of Nike running shoes mid-range around 82 plus if you happen to find a Cinema in the shopping mall expect to pay around 12 or1 15 popcorn not included if you are looking for something secondhand maybe even a kitchen for your unfurnished apartment eBay kleinet tiger is a great option for that the only thing to consider is that you might need to pick up the stuff by yourself so that driver's license can't really come in handy the number one online store is amazon.