Compare costs across 23 German cities and find the best fit for your budget
HIGHLIGHTS
Monthly Cost
€1270
Yearly Cost
€15,240
Blocked Account
€11,904
⚠️ You may need extra funds
Shared apartment (WG)
Monthly groceries and occasional eating out
Deutschlandsemesterticket €34.80/mo (WS2025/26)
Electricity, heating, water
Public health insurance incl. long-term care (varies by insurer)
Home internet connection
Prepaid or contract
Cinema, cafes, activities
Clothing, books, personal items
For a German student visa, you need €11,904 in a blocked account. Released monthly (€992/month).
Funding it with a loan? Get loan assistance →The Deutschlandsemesterticket costs €208.80/semester (€34.80/month, WS2025/26): valid nationwide on all regional trains, buses, and trams.
Discount Supermarkets
Aldi, Lidl, Penny, Netto save 30-40%
Student Housing
Studentenwerk dorms are cheapest
Prepaid SIM Cards
Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect from €8/mo
Student Discounts
ISIC card, museums, software
Buy a Used Bike
€50-100 on eBay Kleinanzeigen
Part-Time Work
Students can work 20hrs/week
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Based on budget lifestyle + student dorm (calculated dynamically)
Munich · Monthly total
€1270
Yearly
€15,240