Student living expenses in Germany can differ depending on your preferences and the city you choose. Aim for an annual budget between €13,000 and €20,000. Sharing an apartment with flatmates can be a smart strategy to stretch your Euros further compared to living on your own. Here’s a closer look at potential monthly costs to consider.
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Expense Category
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Berlin (EUR)
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Munich (EUR)
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Frankfurt (EUR)
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Hamburg (EUR)
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Cologne (EUR)
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Accommodation
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Shared Apartment/House
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€300 - €600
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€400 - €700
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€400 - €700
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€350 - €600
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€350 - €600
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Student Dormitory
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€400 - €800
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€500 - €900
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€500 - €900
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€450 - €800
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€450 - €800
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Private Rental
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€500 - €1000
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€700 - €1200
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€700 - €1200
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€600 - €1000
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€600 - €1000
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Utilities
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Electricity, Gas, Water
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€50 - €100
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€40 - €80
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€40 - €80
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€40 - €80
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€40 - €80
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Internet
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€20 - €50
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€20 - €50
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€20 - €50
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€20 - €50
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€20 - €50
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Food
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Groceries/Home Cooking
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€150 - €300
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€200 - €400
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€200 - €400
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€180 - €350
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€180 - €350
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Eating Out
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€100 - €200
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€150 - €300
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€150 - €300
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€120 - €250
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€120 - €250
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Transport
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Public Transport
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€60 - €100
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€60 - €120
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€60 - €120
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€60 - €120
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€60 - €120
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Personal Expenses
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Phone Bill
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€20 - €40
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€20 - €40
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€20 - €40
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€20 - €40
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€20 - €40
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Entertainment
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€50 - €150
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€50 - €150
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€50 - €150
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€50 - €150
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€50 - €150
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Health Insurance
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€80 - €150
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€80 - €150
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€80 - €150
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€80 - €150
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€80 - €150
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Educational Supplies
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€30 - €80
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€30 - €80
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€30 - €80
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€30 - €80
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€30 - €80
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Miscellaneous
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€50 - €100
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€50 - €100
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€50 - €100
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€50 - €100
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€50 - €100
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Total
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€1040 - €2190
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€1280 - €2370
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€1310 - €2360
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€1190 - €2050
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€1190 - €2050
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