Start your life in Germany off right ⬇️
MONEY SAVING TIPS
WHY NOT SAVE A FEW EUROS WHEN GETTING STARTED?
After years of comparing prices and services, talking with experts, and putting it all to the test, I’ve put together the best pricing options and services you have when getting started here in Germany.
BANK
with an english app
€FREE
- ✔ No anmeldung required
- ✔ Entirely app-based banking
- ✔ Free MasterCard & debit
- ✔ Sign up in 8 minutes
- ✔ Create free sub-accounts to organize expenses and savings
PHONE PLAN
prices starting at
€5,99/month
- ✔ Internet, Telephone, and SMS flat
- ✔ 4 GB LTE Network
- ✔ EU-wide plan
- ✔ Option to cancel monthly
- ✔ Free setup with 2 year contract (otherwise 19,99)
LEARN GERMAN
easy, affordable, online
€8/class
- ✔ FREE 7-day trial
- ✔ Learn with native speakers
- ✔ #1 trusted online language school
- ✔ 60-minute small group classes
- ✔ Learn 24/7 (on different time zones)
INSURANCE
prices starting at
€2,40/month
- ✔ Liability Insurance
- ✔ Home Contents
- ✔ Pension
- ✔ Dental add-ons
- ✔ Pet insurances
- ✔ Legal Protection
- ✔ Use the code LIFEINGERMANY15
HEALTHCARE
public healthcare for expats
FREE/30-min call
- ✔ Free 30-minute consultation about public healthcare and the insurance options you have
- ✔ Expert advice within the healthcare industry
- ✔ Price comparisons
- ✔ Entirely in English (or German if you’d prefer)
HEALTHCARE
private healthcare for expats
FREE /quote
- ✔ FREE quote
- ✔ English support online and via phone
- ✔ Easy online application
- ✔ Expat perks
- ✔ Cheaper options than public for expats staying short-term
TRANSLATIONS
certified for your legal paperwork
€52,90/page
- ✔ Starting at 10 cents/word
- ✔ Order online 24/7
- ✔ Legal certification optional
- ✔ Express services and free shipping
- ✔ More than 10,000 satisfied customers
HOUSING
find an apartment today
FREE
- ✔ Free search
- ✔ Furnished apartments available
- ✔ Registration/Anmeldung often accepted
- ✔ English search platform
- ✔ Flexible cancellation
FILING TAXES
in english & online
€29,95/2 tax returns
- ✔ 2 tax returns included in price
- ✔ Customer support in English
- ✔ Legal submission to tax offices
- ✔ You can add all your details and information before paying so you can get to know the program and see if you like it (only costs when submitted to Finanzamt)
PRIVATE LIABILITY
that's highly recommended by Germans
€4,94/month
- ✔ English customer support
- ✔ Adjust/cancel at any time
- ✔ Customizable to your needs (family, kids, etc.)
- ✔ App-based platform
- ✔ Easy-to-use & understand in plain English
JOB SEARCH
english job opportunities
FREE
- ✔ TIP: Search for the job you’re looking for + the word “English”
- ✔ Compare your job opportunities on more sites than just LinkedIn and Indeed
- ✔ Mark specific jobs as “favourite” options
- ✔ Register for email notifications when new jobs are available
ELECTRICITY
compare your options
FREE
- ✔ Compare more than 12,000 electricity providers
- ✔ Save up to 70% when comparing prices
- ✔ Free to change providers within the website if you’d like
- ✔ Easy-to-use platform (in the German language, but easy to navigate)
INTERNET
compare your options
FREE
- ✔ Compare more than 300 internet providers
- ✔ Get up to 370 Euros cash back
- ✔ Easy-to-use platform (in the German language, but easy to navigate)
- ✔ Option to bundle TV, internet, and phone packages
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