Germany, the best cost of living for students

Despite the pandemic, Brazilian students remain excited about university studies outside Brazil. In its current edition, the Belta Survey 2021 reveals that 82% of all interviewed are still interested in studying abroad as soon as possible.

If you are one of these students that have not yet decided on a country, you might be wondering which is the most cost-effective destination for you.

To help you with your decision process, we compare the cost of living in some popular cities such as London, New York, Toronto, and Dublin, against Berlin, the capital of Germany.

We’ll show you.

Which is cost-effective?

We have published several Instagram posts comparing the cost of studying between the most famous Brazilian student destinations. We have collected all data in one place to make your research and planning easier.

Please note that:

• RENTAL | Living in student accommodation (a studio or a single room in a shared flat);
• FOOD | Cooking at home or eating at university restaurants;
• TRANSPORTATION | In Germany, if you study at a public university, transportation will be included in the university tuition;
• INTERNET | Shared with other students. In Germany, if you live in a university dorm, the cost of the Internet may already be included in your rent;
• HEALTH INSURANCE | Mandatory in Germany for any student;
• EXTRAS | Leisure activities, clothing, etc.

Proof of income

We remind you that international students must prove that they can afford to stay in the country for twelve months. There are three approaches:

• Blocked account (Sperrkonto);
• Bank statements from the student’s parents translated into English;
• Having a sponsor in Germany who guarantees the student’s support to the Ausländerbehörde (Foreigners Department).

Germanics’ tip

The cost of living in Germany also varies according to the size of the city. Studying in Berlin or Hamburg, for example, is more expensive than living in a small university town in Germany. For more details on these cost-of-living variations, please visit our article “How much it costs to study in Germany”.

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