Wondering how far your salary goes in Berlin? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
What things cost
1-bed apartment (center)€1,100–1,500 / mo
Meal, mid-range restaurant€15–25
Coffee (cappuccino)€3.50–4.50
Deutschlandticket (all transit)€63 / mo
Est. single-person monthly~€1,000 (excl. rent)
Good to know
Population
~3.7 million (city)
Official language
German (English widely spoken)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Work week
Monday–Friday
Power plug
Type F (Schuko), 230V
Tipping
Round up ~5–10%; tell the server the total
A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Berlin checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.
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