When we asked whether Berlin was affordable, 29% of locals agreed, compared to just 1% in New York. On average, people think you can comfortably get by here on a salary of €49,815 or $62,173: almost half of the equivalent figure in NYC.Fewer Berliners work full-time than New Yorkers, and more work part-time. Is Berlin […]

With over 790,000 foreign residents from more than 190 nations and an average age of the population of 42.7, Berlin is a cosmopolitan and young city. What percentage of Berlin is foreign? Berlin’s population is becoming increasingly international. The proportion of inhabitants with foreign roots is now 35 percent, according to figures from the Office […]

The city is relatively small To put it into perspective: Berlin is actually nine times bigger than Paris and geographically the same size as Bangkok. Is Berlin bigger than London? London is almost twice the size of Berlin but with about 3 times the population.According to Versus, there’s an average of 5,518 people per square […]

The Berlin Crisis of 1948–1949 solidified the division of Europe. Shortly before the end of the blockade, the Western Allies created the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Two weeks after the end of the blockade, the state of West Germany was established, soon followed by the creation of East Germany. What happened as a result […]

Berlin generally has cooler weather than London. The average mean temperature in Berlin is 11.52°C (52.74°F) while London’s temperature is 12.17°C (53.91°F) and the difference is 0.65°C (33.17°F). Which city is better Berlin or London? London is even rated as the world’s second favourite city, after New York. Berlin is wonderful, and may well have […]

Berlin’s water is very rich in minerals and, therefore, has an average hardness of 14 to 25 °dH. According to the scale of the regulations on detergents and cleaning agents (WRMG), Berlin’s drinking water is considered to be “medium hard to hard”. Does Germany have hard or soft water? In Germany, experts differentiate between three […]

This guide will take you through 8 steps for finding a job in Berlin. Get a residence permit. Consider your industry. Start an online search. Go to networking meetups. Find an agent or recruiter. Pay attention to your CV and Cover Letter. Ensure your first impression is a good one. Make The Move. Is it […]

As of December 2013 there were approximately 1,000,000 people (about 30 percent of the population) with an immigrant background living in Berlin, with significant differences in their distribution.Nationalities. Country Population Russia 26,640 Romania 24,264 United States 22,694 Serbia 20,109 How many German Russians are there? 2.3 million German RussiansIn Germany, there are an estimated 2.3 […]

All that being said, rent prices in Berlin are higher by 40% compared to Frankfurt (Oder).In an inexpensive restaurant, you can have a meal for a single person at a price of €8 on average. Is Berlin cheaper than Frankfurt? When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Frankfurt and Berlin, we can […]

Sure, you can run through the best of Berlin in one day, but it takes at least three full days to just scratch the surface of Berlin. Add in a day trip or two and before you know it, you need four to five days to explore this city. Is 3 days enough for Berlin? […]

Later in this article, we’ve included specific districts for different types of people, but for now, here are the three best overall Berlin neighborhoods for expats: Berlin Wilmersdorf. Berlin Kreuzberg. Berlin Neukölln. Where do expats live in Berlin? Where to Live in Berlin: Popular Districts Mitte. There is nowhere more central than Mitte so if […]

At the Berlin Wall alone, at least 140 people were killed or died in other ways directly connected to the GDR border regime between 1961 and 1989, including 100 people who were shot, accidentally killed, or killed themselves when they were caught trying to make it over the Wall; 30 people from both East and […]

Unquestionably one of the coolest cities in the world, Berlin has a lot more to offer than just beer and bratwurst. The German capital’s famed art scene, coupled with an indefatigable nightlife, gives the city its energetic yet unequivocally gritty character. What is Berlin known for? Berlin is famous for its many museums such as […]

The undisputed number 1 is the German capital of Berlin with almost 3.8 million inhabitants. Is Berlin the largest city in the world? listen)) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.8 million inhabitants make it the European Union’s most populous city, according to population within city limits. […]

Berlin’s Spree River is similarly polluted – and as part of Germany’s inland waterway transport network, it’s also used for shipping. That’s why swimming is normally banned in the Spree. Berlin residents looking to escape the summer heat must instead travel to one of the lakes on the outskirts of the city. Where can you […]