Practical guides for daily life: health insurance, finding an apartment, transportation, internet, and more.
Once you've sorted the paperwork, the real adventure begins: actually living in Germany. And there's a lot to figure out. How does the health insurance system work? Where do you find an apartment in a market where 200 people show up to the same viewing? Which SIM card won't rip you off?
We've been there. This section covers the practical, day-to-day stuff that guidebooks skip but every expat needs to know.
In Germany, health insurance isn't optional. You need to choose between public (gesetzlich) and private (privat) insurance within your first few months. Our guides break down the differences honestly so you can make the right call for your situation.
The German rental market is competitive, especially in cities like Munich, Berlin, and Frankfurt. We'll walk you through the process, from creating a proper application folder (Bewerbungsmappe) to understanding your rights as a tenant.
Germany's largest public health insurer. Excellent English support for expats.
Insurance broker for expats. Handles public and private health insurance in English.
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Furnished apartments for medium-term stays (1-24 months). Verified landlords, no SCHUFA needed.
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Simple, no-contract mobile plan on Telekom's network. 5 GB for 10 EUR/month.
Affordable prepaid SIM on the O2 network. Available at any ALDI store, no contract required.
Prepaid mobile on the Vodafone network. No contract, decent rural coverage, competitive pricing.
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