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Cost of Living in Germany for International Students
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To prepare for studying in Germany, there are several things that a student needs to know. This covers the entire cost of living, which includes transportation, rent, health insurance, etc. Read the blog for detailed information on the expenses.
Living expenses of Private and Public Universities
Types of Living Expenses for International Students in Germany
Types of Expenses | Monthly Expenses |
Rent | 400 - 1,000 EUR |
Food & related charges | 50 - 150 EUR |
Shopping | 50 - 200 EUR |
Medical expenses | 70 - 220 EUR |
Transportation | 30 - 90 EUR |
Keep in mind that the costs are not definite; they differ from city to city, and after some time, the costs are bound to fluctuate.
Average Cost of Living in Germany for International Students (City-wise)
German City | Monthly Rent (In EUR) |
Aachen | 550 - 600 |
Augsburg | 620 - 700 |
Berlin | 800 - 900 |
Bochum | 450 - 550 |
Bonn | 700 - 800 |
Cologne | 750- 850 |
Dresden | 550 - 650 |
Frankfurt | 900 - 950 |
Hamburg | 850 - 900 |
Leipzig | 550 - 600 |
Mainz | 600 - 700 |
Munich | 1,100- 1,500 |
Stuttgart | 900 - 1,000 |
Transportation Expenses
Mode of Transportation | Average Cost (In EUR) |
Taxi | 4 – 5 (per day) |
Bus | 70 - 80 (per month) |
Train | 20 - 60 (per day) |
Health Insurance Expenses
Public Health Insurance | Private Health Insurance |
70 - 80 EUR (per month) | 400 - 500 EUR (per month) |
Financial Aid for International Students
Scholarships | Students who face financial issues can apply for scholarships. There are many scholarships in Germany available for international students. To avail it, students need to meet the eligibility criteria. |
Part-time Jobs in Germany | International students also have the option to work part-time to manage their expenses well. Multiple on-campus and off-campus jobs are accessible to students. Teacher’s assistants, waiters, bartenders, and similar job profiles are available for international students in Germany. |
Student Discounts | Apart from this, special discounts are available for students on clothes, devices, and other utilities. They can make the most of these opportunities accordingly and save appropriately. |
Transportation Cards | Students who travel on a daily basis via bus can apply for a transportation card. This is another excellent way to save money on daily transportation. |
Occasional Sales | Europe is known for its seasonal sales in different stores. This will allow the students to shop freely and at a reasonable price without any worry. |
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