Germany: Living

Communities of Expatriates

The Number of Expatriates

Expats in Germany make up 10% of the total population. They come mainly from European countries (50%) or Turkey (28%). Asians (10%), Africans (4%) and Americans (3%) are the expatriate minorities in Germany.

Immigration Authority

Landesamt - Ausländerbehörde

Transportation Companies For Moving/Removals

Zapf
Robben & Wientjes

Contact the Embassy

Contact the Embassy of Germany in the United States.

Contact Your Embassy

Contact the Embassy of the United States in Germany.

Ranking of Cities

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Quality of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)
Cost of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)

Renting an Apartment

Average Lease Term

1 year renewable by tacit agreement. 3 months' notice.

Average Rental Costs

Guarantee deposit: equivalent of 3 months' rent without charges. When the key is given back, the deposit is entirely recovered if the state of the apartment is as it was, or partially recovered if there has been damage.

Rental Agency Websites

Short term furnished apartment agency
Agency

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Expatica

Individual and Civic Freedoms

Civil Liberty

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