SOCIAL DIARY
Which city in Germany is the best to stay in?
Berlin : Germany's largest city, ideal for parties, free spirits and creative people. The cheapest Western European start-up capital (compared to London, Paris, Amsterdam). Huge city parks and greenery, there is always something going on in the city (concerts, plays, exhibitions, parties, sports...),
Ideal for those who like to work on new businesses and build disruptive businesses (N26, Coya, PlanA, etc.). German language requirements: Lowest in Germany,
Munich: the complete opposite of Berlin. Traditional and old money, steeped in values and justice. Playground for the old money rich, the economic powerhouse of Germany. It is cosmopolitan and polite with roots in Bavarian culture. Deviations from the normal way of German life are not appreciated,
Ideal for those who want to work for leading German manufacturing brands with the highest German salaries, German language requirement: high.
Stuttgart: a cousin of Munich, quite close to Munich in terms of life and culture. High value of traditions and following a given path. Generations of families work for the same companies (one of them is Mercedes), Germany's 2nd largest economic power
Ideal for those looking for big brands and stable employment, good salaries. German language requirements: High
Hamburg: The second largest city in Germany, the commercial capital of Germany, the gateway for international trade and commerce as it has the only commercial port in Germany. Most of Germany's billionaires are based in this city because of its business history. A balance between Berlin and Munich, the traditional and the new,
Ideal for those looking for good life and career opportunities. German language requirement: intermediate.
Frankfurt: Financial center of Germany and headquarters of the European Central Bank. The city was completely destroyed during WWII and is now a melting pot of cultures thanks to its air connectivity. One of the few German cities where you can find skyscrapers right around the main station. Ideal for those looking to pursue a career in traditional finance roles,
Ideal for those in traditional financial roles, global connections to world financial markets, high salaries. German language requirements: high,
The above cities have some of the oldest and highly prestigious German universities. In addition to these, TUs (Technical Universities) are located throughout Germany.
Being student cities, they are cheap (in a relative sense, as some of them are in rich regions of Germany), easy to get around, usually small and international. These cities produce some of Germany's best professionals, so the competition is high and intense.
