Will I save money living in Germany?
We asked expats if they save money living in Germany. They said...
"Generally speaking, living in Germany is likely to cost less than living in the United States, as there is a lower cost of living and taxes are relatively lower than in the US. Additionally, high-quality public services such as public transportation, healthcare, and education are usually free or heavily discounted in Germany. This means that, although wages in Germany are lower than in the US, taxes, rents and other expenses in Germany are often lower as well, contributing to overall lower living costs," remarked another expat in Germany.
"Yes, fully, we have done well with the costs, and can even save a little every month. We do live anyway, practically, but we go often out for meals and days out. In UK this would have been difficult with our pensions," said a member in Eifel , Germany.
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Will I save money living in Germany?
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.