How Much to Budget for Living in Berlin

How Much to Budget for Living in Berlin

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So, you want to come to Berlin for an internship. You may be wondering, ‘How much money should I budget for daily life in Berlin?’ Well, good news! If spent wisely, your money can get you far. Daily costs are generally inexpensive and you can dine out cheaply compared to other European destinations. Food comes at a standard price, with an average restaurant charging around €10-15 for a meal. Drinks can also vary with prices, with a German beer costing €3-4. However, you may want to save up some money when wanting to visit museums and tourist locations as they can get a little pricey.

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For the current exchange rates, please see here. (https://www.xe.com/currency/eur-euro/)

1 GBP = 1.15

1 USD = 0.85

1 AUD = 0.61

1 CAD = 0.67

1 NZD = 0.59

**Exchange rates as of 01/10/2021

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Your individual lifestyle is the main factor that will determine your budget. It will vary depending on what transportation you decide to take, personal dining preferences, nightlife and more.

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WEEKLY/MONTHLY EXPENSES

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Below, we have put together some budget estimates of your expenses in daily life during your time on your internship. In general, you can live on a low budget and still be able to live quite well. For those looking to spend a little more, there are also medium and high budget estimates. See which budget is right for you!

For transportation, most people use the BVG AB ticket for €86 per month. This ticket is used for all transportation links such as the bus, train and tram services. You may find more information on their official website here. (https://www.bvg.de/en/tickets-tariffs/all-tickets)

(For food, all apartments will have kitchens, so you will have the option to cook your own meals.) Food at supermarkets are affordable, but you may find that some discount shops such as Lidl and Aldi will make your money last.

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For those looking to save money while still having fun and trying new things.

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Expense Type Cost per week Description
Transport €20 Monthly flat rate BVG ticket (€86)
Food €50 Shop at Aldi/Lidl (€30); Lunch out (€10); Dinner out (€10)
Treats €30 One night out with a few drinks and taxi
Extras €40-50 Going to museums/cinema
Avg weekly €150
Avg monthly €600

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For those who go to the gym, eat out more or spend more in other ways.

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Expense Type Cost per week Description
Transport €25 Monthly flat rate BVG ticket (€86) and taxi
Food €70 Mix of shopping at Aldi/Lidl and organic shopping (€40); Lunch out (€15-20); Dinner out (€15-20)
Treats €60 Couple nights out with drinks and taxi
Extras €50 Going to museums/cinema/gym
Avg weekly €205
Avg monthly €820

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For those who would like to spend more on cocktail bars, taxis or shopping. 

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Expense Type Cost per week Description
Transport €35 Monthly flat rate BVG ticket (€86) and taxi x2
Food €90 Organic shopping (€50); Lunch out (€18); Dinner out (€18)
Treats €70 Nights out at classy clubs with drinks and taxi/clothes shopping
Extras €60 Going to museums/cinema/gym/individual travel
Avg weekly €255
Travel €150 Going on a weekend trip
Avg monthly €1170

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As you can see, you don’t need too much money to enjoy life in Berlin. Be careful when you have a craving to buy a Starbucks coffee or give into temptation of using cheap Ubers to get to work instead of taking a tram. Not everything is cheaper in Germany, and all the little costs can quite quickly add up. So it’s important to find the right budget for you.

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