Germany10 Tips for Living in Germany
Summary: Should you learn German before you move to Germany? What type of apartments are typical in Germany? Expats offer advice and share 10 tips for living in Germany.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
Additional Information:
- Germany Guide
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Germany
- Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Germany
- Best Places to Live in Germany
- Real Estate in Germany
- Guide to Real Estate in Germany
- Pros & Cons of Living in Germany
- Cost of Living in Germany
- Culture Shock in Germany
- Homeschooling in Germany
- How to Enroll Your Children in School in Germany
- Educational System in Germany
- Pros and Cons of Living in Germany 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Germany
Comments
guestYes, you SHOULD learn our language. When we visit the US, you all expect us to speak English. And by the way we don't have a "socialist health care system" as mentioned in 'Contract negotiations' above. That can only come from an American.
CarolynnellThanks for all the great insight. My husband and I plan to move to Cologne/Koln in 2016 with his company. I'm in the information gathering and German learning stage right now. I'll be monitoring this site for the months to come, hoping to learn more. We can't wait!
guestIs it possible for US citizens to retire in Germany? If so, how, if one has no family or job connections? If we have sufficient income, buy private health insurance, and improve our German sufficiently is that enough? Also, we have two school-aged children and have lived in Germany twice for short-term stays via employment contracts. Many thanks!
