Cost of Living in Germany

"The cost of living in Germany varies considerably depending on location and lifestyle. Food, clothing, and entertainment are generally affordable, while transportation and housing can be more expensive. Generally, the cost of living in Germany is below the European average and salaries tend to be higher than in other countries," remarked one expat in Germany.

"This would fluctuate with currency ups and downs, lifestyles location and circumstances. These vary considerably so I cannot provide an accurate figure. But, a ballpark figure for one person, to be comfortable, would be about $50,000 a year," explained one expat living in Friedrichsdorf.

"Generally speaking, living in Germany is likely to cost less than living in the United States, as there is a lower cost of living and taxes are relatively lower than in the US. Additionally, high-quality public services such as public transportation, healthcare, and education are usually free or heavily discounted in Germany. This means that, although wages in Germany are lower than in the US, taxes, rents and other expenses in Germany are often lower as well, contributing to overall lower living costs," wrote a person living in Germany.

"Yes, fully, we have done well with the costs, and can even save a little every month. We do live anyway, practically, but we go often out for meals and days out. In UK this would have been difficult with our pensions," explained one expat living in Eifel .

"The average cost of housing in Germany is generally considered to be relatively high. Prices for rent and purchase tend to depend on the specific location, with larger cities and urban areas typically being more expensive than rural areas. Although rents have been rising in recent years, Germany remains an attractive place for property owners due to the rent control laws. In general, rental prices tend to be higher than in many other countries in Europe," explained one expat living in Germany.

"Housing costs are the same in the cities. In the smaller towns you can find places a lot cheaper than at home. Now a 2 bedroom apartment in CO is between $800 to 900 a month. A house in CO with 6 bedrooms would cost around $2400. However what you save on rent or house payments you spend in utilities and water!!!!!! here," said one expat in Hillerse.

"The cost of renting a nice one bedroom apartment in Germany can vary depending on the city and location. Generally, one may expect to pay an average of between $900 to $1,400 per month. For a nice two bedroom apartment, the monthly rental cost could be between $1,300 and $1,800," commented one expat who moved to Germany.

"Generally, rental properties in Germany come equipped with basic appliances such as a fridge and a dishwasher, as well as a cooker and an oven. A washing machine is also typically provided, though it is not always the case. Furniture is often included as well, such as a dining table and chairs. In some cases, air conditioning may be provided," remarked one expat in Germany.