Total monthly costs depending on the type of

accommodation you chose in Germany

All sums are
Student dorms Guest family Shared Apartment (WG) Single Apartment (30 m2)
in EUR (€)
Total Monthly
€540 – €650 €700 – €830 €670 – €960 €730 – €1300
Expenses*
Monthly rent
€210 – €400 €600 – €650 €300 – €600 €500 – €1000
(without utilities)

Rent deposit Around €400 No Net rent of 2 to 3 months Net rent of 2 to 3 months

Depends on availability Depends on availability

Waiting periods 1-5 months** 2-6 weeks
(few days to few months) (few days to few months)

Broadcasting Fee €18,36 / month Included €18,36 / month €18,36 / month

Depends on the contract you Depends on the contract you

Internet Usually included Included
select (average 16 €/month) select (average €20 / month)

Mobile phone
€5 – €40 €5 – €40 €5 – €40 €5 – €40
plan
Laundry Fee €2.50 – €3.50 / wash Included Usually included Usually included

Yes Depends on your preference Depends on your preference

Furnished
(bed linen is usually not Yes (both furnished and (both furnished and
Room***
included) unfurnished options) unfurnished options)

Interview to get
the No No Interview with tenants Interview with the landlord
accommodation
Cheapest options, but Reasonable price
Brokerage commission may
long waiting periods
apply
Add experience of the
Additional
Only 9.78%[1] of students German culture firsthand Usually unfurnished
Information The landlord may request for
who apply, have the
proof of monthly income or a
chance to get a room at Improve your German
parental guarantee
a student dorm language proficiency
Breakfast Included
About €60 / month (for
weekdays only)

Lunch €200 – €250 /month €200 – €250 /month €200 – €250 /month
Lunch is included during
weekends and bank
holidays
Dinner Included

[1] Student Housing in Germany Statistical Overview 2021 from Deutsches Studentenwerk

*Please add any additional optional expenses towards your total budget, including shopping for personal items, fitness courses, leisure
activities, other subscriptions, tourist travel, etc.

**This refers to the average waiting period until a student gets a room in student dorms in Germany, but not every student gets the chance -
only 9.78% of the students actually get a room.

***In Germany, you have the option between furnished and unfurnished apartments, with the majority of single flats being offered
unfurnished. Typically a furnished apartment will have all big furniture pieces (e.g. bed, wardrobe, couch, sofa, a fitted kitchen etc.). It won't
have smaller items, which come in a serviced apartment such as towels, pots & pans, TV, etc. Unfurnished flats are rather bare - no furniture
or electrical appliances (usually no kitchen installed). Some might even come without light fixtures and curtains.