I cannot emphasize how often I get asked about the expenses of living in Germany via Email, on youtube videos as comments, on my shorts in comments, and sometimes from my acquaintances (as they want to send their children to study in Germany. So here’s how I would divide expenses for a month. Remember, it is my subjective opinion along with the experience that I’ve had and the experiences of friends living in Germany. Expenses look different for every individual as they depend on a lot of personal factors and choices.
| Type of Expense | Expense in EUR |
| Monthly rent | 300 – 650€ |
| Food & drinks | 200 – 250€ |
| Semester fees (every 6 months) | 220 – 300€ |
| Health insurance | 75 – 120€ |
| Restaurant/food deliveries | 50 – 100€ |
| Internet | 0 € (if student apartment you get eduroam) 10 – 25€ |
| TV tax | ~18€ |
| Stationary for studies | 15 – 25€ |
| Shopping | 15 – 50€ |
| Misc. | 30€ |
| Entertainment (partying, movie evenings, etc.) | 50 – 100€ |
Remember, you can always save money using these simple tips: buying groceries and cooking at home. Buying stationary in India or your home country (if they’re cheap), living a minimalistic way, taking a bicycle to university if possible, or public transportation.

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