How much money will I need to move to Germany?

Question

I need to know how much moo-la I will need to live in Germany. I mean after I get there. How much will I need for food and a place to live? How much do I need to make in a month/week to be able to live decently? I am going to be there for 2-3 years.

Answer 1

when u live here for one month you'll need more than 1000 Dollar (900-1000€ Euro). You can live very comfortable when u have 1500 Dollar (1400-1500€ Euro)Where do you wanna live? In Munic its expensive, there you'll need more money, much more! And you won't find an appartment, never! The rents are so high! But you can find very nice appartments in Berlin and Colone, Frankfurt and Munic (but remember: its expensive there!).

You'll need aleast 200-300€ per months for food.

the rent for an appartment will be something between 200€ and 400€ per months (You'll pay the money for water, electricity and stuff with this rent! everything with these 200€ - 400€!)

If you have a car be warned! gas is extremely expensive here: 1.40€ (i think it should be about 2 dollars) per Liter gas. So best is you'll use the bus/train/subway...thats cheaper.

and don't forget to make sure that if something happens to you (accident...) the doctor will get paid! we got a crazy system here, everybody wants to be sure to get the money before they've done anything for you!

good luck to you!

greets from Berlin

Answer 2

Well lets it does depend on the comfort you are looking for.if you are happy with a single bedroom and a shared kitchen or something,you may find something for 300-400euros,so lets say if you earn upto a 1000euros you will have enough money to manage the rest of the motnh.As food is a bit cheaper than in the UK,Holland,Belgium and France.

But lets say you want a 1 or 2 bedroom appartment,you will be safe when you make between 1200-1500 euros every month. (Normally you should ahve enough to pay gas,electricity,water,tax,food,phoenbill... and you can even set a bit aside)But please know all does depend on where you want t olive,example Berlin,in the middle of the centre is a lot more expensive than in the suburbs. or smaller towns.Thats a rule that applies all over the world.

Hope this helps.