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Living in Germany
Berlin · EUROPE · German
Cost of living
$1150
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$1200
city center
Safety
8/10
GPI 2024
Internet
90 Mbps
avg speed
Europe's economic powerhouse with world-class infrastructure, excellent healthcare, and a thriving international scene — especially in Berlin and Munich.
✓Pros
- ✓ Strongest EU economy
- ✓ Excellent healthcare and education
- ✓ High salaries
- ✓ Great infrastructure
- ✓ Central Europe travel hub
- ✓ Thriving startup scene (Berlin)
✗Cons
- ✗ Very high taxes
- ✗ Language barrier (outside major cities)
- ✗ Expensive housing in Munich/Frankfurt
- ✗ Heavy bureaucracy
- ✗ Cold and grey winters
Details
Climatetemperate
EnglishHigh
CurrencyEUR (Euro)
Tax rate42%
Beach✗
Mountains✓
Visa Options
EU Freedom of MovementJob Seeker VisaFreelancer VisaOpportunity Card (points-based)Blue Card
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dUA: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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