Living expenses in Germany

The student living expenses in Germany

Living costs are a very critical issue for international students in choosing a country to study in. Because the study system in Germany is free, it has attracted the attention of many international students. Those who can study German will receive free tuition under certain conditions. Students will no longer have to pay for university tuition and have to support their living expenses. This privilege has made Germany one of the best destinations for international students. A student’s average monthly living cost in Germany is about 850 euros, most of which are monthly rent. On average, it can cost 280 euros to rent student accommodation. However, the student can reduce one’s rent to 232 per month if one lives in a dormitory. These costs are average, meaning that in each city, these costs may be higher or lower. To describe the student living cost in more detail:

• 168 Euros per month for food
• 42 Euros for clothes
• 94 Euros for transportation
• 31 Euros for internet and telephone costs
• 20 Euros for Books and stationery costs
• 161 Euros for leisure and sports expenses

Tuition fees at German public universities can range from 250 to 750 euros per person. Tuition fees at private universities in the country can range from 10,000 euros and higher per year.

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• The housing expenses in Germany
• Food and other expenses in Germany
• Income in Germany
• Living quality in Germany
• The disadvantages and advantages of living in Germany

The housing expenses in Germany

Housing costs in each country can be examined from two dimensions. We want to discuss buying a house in Germany here. In larger cities and downtown areas, property prices are usually higher. For example, Berlin is one of the most expensive cities to buy a house in. The average housing cost in Germany in areas outside the city center is an average of 3,500 euros per square meter. The average house prices in the central parts of the city are about 5,000 euros. In the table below, you can see the average prices of a property per square meter.

Also, we must consider a property rental cost. Property rent, like property prices, varies depending on the property location. For example, the housing expenses in Freiburg are different from other cities. As you can see in the table below, the average rental price of a one-bedroom apartment in the city center is around 743 Euros in Germany, which can vary from 275 to 494 Euros depending on its region. However, the rental price of a three-bedroom apartment in the city center will be between 950 and 2,500 euros.

Food and other expenses in Germany

The living cost in Germany is not high, and it is lower than in other countries. Moreover, the food fees in Germany may vary from city to city. The living expense in Freiburg is different from in Berlin.

Income in Germany

Another issue is how much people can earn in Germany. Income may vary depending on the type of job, the applicant’s experience, and degree. But on average, people in Germany earn an average of about 3,800 euros a month. In the table below, you can see the average salary of most jobs. The minimum wage in this country is 962 euros per month, and the maximum monthly payment is about 17,000 euros. Germany is one of the best places to look for a job due to its low unemployment rate. This country is a payment destination, especially for people who have studied engineering and have related work experience. People who enter Germany with this method can earn at least 30,000 euros a year.

Living quality in Germany

Germany has pretty good living quality in the European Union and the world. The income of individuals or in other words the purchasing power of the people in this country is very high. People can manage their life pretty well because of the low living expenses and high income. The high educational quality, social support, pretty good insurance, the monthly salary of children below 18 years, and free study in schools and universities at high levels made perfect living conditions for German people. Therefore, a large percentage of people in this country have high life satisfaction.

The disadvantages and advantages of living in Germany

One of the living benefits in Germany is the high purchasing power of people, which is because of the low living costs and high incomes. Besides, people can study for free in schools and universities and travel freely between the Schengen countries. The applicants can also obtain a German passport. When a person resides in Germany for work, that person’s child (below 18 years) can receive a monthly salary. Having insurance is another benefit of living in Germany. One of the disadvantages of living in Germany is that almost all places, offices, and shopping malls are closed on Sundays. Another challenge in Germany is that it is quite challenging to communicate with other people without knowing the German language. On the other hand, German people do not connect easily with strangers and find it difficult to make friends.