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

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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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@yukiezi 9 ай бұрын

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.

@avanyfilimsies-iv8zv Ай бұрын

why cant we use that white train? sorry im new to this

@maaax1173 Ай бұрын

⁠⁠⁠@@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

@avanyfilimsies-iv8zv Ай бұрын

@@maaax1173 oo cool

@sohret1193 7 күн бұрын

@@maaax1173Also wie in Österreich, städlicher Zugverkehr, für den Bundesland eins und private Firmen, die überall hinfahren wie Flixbus

@bellarobaf.2623 7 ай бұрын

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

@userRyuru5 3 ай бұрын

Ciao come ti trovi vorrei trasferirmi anche io, livello di qualità di vita e stipendio come ti trovi?

@bellarobaf.2623 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@userRyuru5 2 ай бұрын

@@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 .

@userRyuru5 27 күн бұрын

@@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

@josesalvador9118 8 ай бұрын

You forgot the psychological cost of learning german 😭

@shambeer3799 7 ай бұрын

That might put Germany in debt again just like after the ww1 (We all know how that ended)

@shambeer3799 7 ай бұрын

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

@YusufFrancoMontanez823 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 German is easy to learn! I've taught my own self! Don't be lazy !

@adilrabbani3562 4 ай бұрын

Hallo :) I'm an international living in Germany for about 4 years. Just wanted to say that your videos are very well made! I feel your channel is very underrated but pretty sure it is going to blow up soon with the amount of quality videos you have! The videos are fun to watch and also giving useful information. Almost has an "Emma Chamberlain" vibes to them! :D I subscribed! Keep it up!

@Theowest Жыл бұрын

Federal Republic of Germany = F.R.O.G.

@t.cookie2828 5 ай бұрын

😂

@mugurekimani1380 5 ай бұрын

Awwwwww 😂

@jotsingh8917 5 күн бұрын

USA = United States of Amnesia

@shayinnit9839 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Erika for such a great detailed video! you are such a life saver

@tamborvivo 8 ай бұрын

This is a great video. Thanks for taking the time to make things so clear and straight forward. Well done, Erika!

@spiritadora 9 ай бұрын

Your sense of humor is on another league. I love your videos😁😁😁

@VikingSummer 8 ай бұрын

This is premium content! Very thorough!

@mck3nzi33 8 ай бұрын

i loved this video!! erika, you were so nice to listen to and you were concise and got to the point. thank you for this insightful video :)

@VictorFlamenco 11 ай бұрын

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.

@breezyng7085 8 ай бұрын

Between Germany and uk. Which is better for one looking for a better standard of living and job

@victoraldana8635 8 ай бұрын

How much money can you save per month with a minimum wage?

@VictorFlamenco 8 ай бұрын

Depends on your lifestyle and expenses.

@daanwillemsen223 2 ай бұрын

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 😁

@BlueJayy1904 2 ай бұрын

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.

@daanwillemsen223 2 ай бұрын

@@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

@diaryofbubble 9 ай бұрын

i recently came across your channel but it is sooooo calm and refreshing and peaceful and fun and just... perfect the way you share information is just perfecctt

@Sosiska_aliska Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Would actually love to know/hear about the differences you feel after living in the Netherlands compared to Germany

@zanafer Жыл бұрын

Yes plz

@ichfabio 10 ай бұрын

Please 😊

@ThePoisonedReaper 10 ай бұрын

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.

@Okay-rw3es 9 ай бұрын

@@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

@user-fc3rn3vv4h 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ! I’m looking for a university to study in Germany

@ASMRWeekly Жыл бұрын

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

@Kratos-hl6ip 9 ай бұрын

I swear she is so good at it , u can clearly see the talent at the details

@enzormma 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are really enjoyable to watch and you do such a great job making them. I like your footage & I look forward to the next one 🇩🇪

@MissMiriamB Жыл бұрын

Your vlogs are truly a comfort zone for me 🤗 Keep up the good work & greetings from Hanover 🙌

@johnalexis9582 Жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful how are you and where are you from.

@sahilsonawane2706 9 ай бұрын

Thank You Soo Much for the video it really gave a slightly clearity while planning to come to Germany. 😅

@mileke0 6 ай бұрын

This is a really great video. Well done.

@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39 2 ай бұрын

Watching your video from Switzerland. Very important information

@elenahk7315 Жыл бұрын

Hey Erika, thanks for the information. This was helpful. Love the break down 👍

@brendachitsamba3834 8 ай бұрын

So informative🎉

@barzybahadin4945 10 ай бұрын

this video was beautiful and amazing the story telling was good and covered most of the things, thanks you for you hard work and time that you invested in making this video

@terminator12cbw 20 сағат бұрын

Such a great job, this is top tier content

@SILLYG00SERY 3 ай бұрын

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 :)

@a.r.a.s7309 8 ай бұрын

thank you so much. I found this video very helpful. big hug💙

@yoence7041 6 ай бұрын

Thank You Very interesting, I once lived for several days in the city of Hamburg. Hopefully I can visit other cities in Germany again

@sarapereira4384 Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Super helpful

@mariebruneau644 8 ай бұрын

Great video!!

@sudiptomukherjee2346 Жыл бұрын

Always the best Erika😇

@raphaelhuddlestonflores2706 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the help!

@5977499 9 ай бұрын

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.

@PairyKurta 6 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the vid!

@ashishchauhan1152 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information

@kosalawejesooriya8344 10 ай бұрын

Thank you .Great video

@OGAPEX1 6 ай бұрын

Nice well detailed

@user-ve9gj2jd6p 8 ай бұрын

thank you!

@rishiraj2548 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good day greetings!

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Nice vlog 🥰

@gillianwaruingi4368 24 күн бұрын

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@AndreyIlin 9 ай бұрын

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@Valy18 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the Frankfurt images reminds me of some good times spent out there.

@astaniroedeo Жыл бұрын

Nice info, thank you for the video.

@kyriakikaravasili7324 9 ай бұрын

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@samuelodan2376 10 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed myself watching this video. Thanks for making it.

@RaymondSeger888 3 ай бұрын

9:45 that style is very nice you look amazing as usual Miss Erika, like Velma but prettier. Nice video!

@eatsmylife_ Жыл бұрын

even though im not planning moving to germany anytime soon 😅your videos are always a pleasure to watch 😌(it maybe the fact that always some supermarket related footage will pop up ❣🛒)also love the fact that you also change the color of the hair to your avatar 😆

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@deepawanasinghe5532 11 ай бұрын

Great, Thank you 🙏

@gab363 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@RaymondSeger888 Ай бұрын

Great video Miss Erika, i keep opening this video because of your picture, haha

@magician2166 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing. Thank you very much and please continue. You are natural. 👍🙏

@munaeemjamal-zl8hf 9 ай бұрын

I found the video very informative. It gave me all the information in a simple way.

@kundeza 10 ай бұрын

this is really informative, thanks 😊

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@crisswalter6148 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are extremely fun , and you are so cute 🥹 . Keep it up 😊👌

@Pinkudaniemridha 9 ай бұрын

very helfull video thank you

@dyingostrich Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing these, clearly and helps a lots!

@imliketiitii 3 ай бұрын

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 ^-^

@geddon436 Жыл бұрын

As an american, I thoroughly enjoyed your day to day living expenses explainations

@remonsamaan1016 10 ай бұрын

Great video, enjoyed every minute ❤️

@tvFiras Жыл бұрын

I just love you for this video its what I was looking for

@ChineduPaulOnuegbu 10 ай бұрын

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@aurelioamsterdam7581 10 ай бұрын

Danke!

@ivanazivanac5748 Жыл бұрын

This video is just amazing! Thank you a lot

@mitat1150 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@plamenvasilev Жыл бұрын

Lovely Video, Erika. Thank you! :)

@liebeswolkchen3012 Жыл бұрын

Great Video Love from germany

@ilyasgamess 11 ай бұрын

nice video

@LessonWorldTV 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your narration & style of vlogging. Just subscribed! Keep shining ✨️ and watching from the UK 🇬🇧

@d.cleftcomedy853 10 ай бұрын

Actually making sense

@LessonWorldTV 10 ай бұрын

@@d.cleftcomedy853, a lot of sense. Informative videos are the best!

@mohammadalkalaleeb2446 Жыл бұрын

OMG, I didn't expect to be the second viewer or so :)

@legendlegend1621 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the video, very appreciated

@JanetJames-dw6xo Жыл бұрын

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.

@a4000t Жыл бұрын

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.

@MG007. 9 ай бұрын

God, I need to get to Germany 🇩🇪 ❤ With my bike ❤

@eliasm8439 9 ай бұрын

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.

@williamvanholder3368 8 ай бұрын

Germany is much too expensive, rent an appartment for 1200 euro per month thank you no

@conniep3164 6 ай бұрын

Prices have skyrocketed. Lived there for almost 18 years. Everything has tripled in price.

@mikewoolie5153 10 ай бұрын

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.

@Qwertyuiop-gh6up 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for all of your information! Also loved your rhyme lol

@jhasemi 11 ай бұрын

Klasse.

@sarahulfa7834 10 ай бұрын

This video really helpful thank you so much

@ichfabio 10 ай бұрын

Hey, great video! Thanks a lot!

@okbasalman Жыл бұрын

great video

@miguelangel1129 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, subscribed!

@kasraghasemipoo7991 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful...appreciate it

@faceluckcell9484 3 ай бұрын

Interesting one GEr " many your sense of humorrous, funny

@mucipcelebi4387 8 ай бұрын

i will escape germany and start learning English with this Channel...

@seangurevich5077 Жыл бұрын

whoops, new comfort-video just dropped. Made tea.

@filiphlupic1582 11 ай бұрын

Funny and informative

@Kastanienbaum 3 ай бұрын

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. 😂

@YezaOutcast 4 ай бұрын

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?