Considering the vast differences in living costs between these countries, many Indian students have questions about the cost of studying in Germany.

Location
Rents are significantly higher in major cities and popular expat areas, so smaller cities and rural regions offer lower costs.

Lifestyle
Your personal choices for housing, food, entertainment, and transportation will heavily influence your overall expenses

Key Expenses

In summary, to budget for your life in Germany, consider the following:

Accommodation
Rent is a primary driver of living costs, with private apartments in city centers being the most expensive option.

WG or shared Apartment
The cost of a shared room in German university cities varies widely,
but averages around €490 to €500 per month.
In expensive cities like Munich, rent can be as high as €790,
while rooms in cities like Chemnitz can be found for around €290.
The actual costs depend heavily on the city and the specific living situation.

Apartment
The cost of a small apartment in a German university city varies greatly by city, but in expensive cities like Munich, it’s around €785 for a 30-square-meter apartment, while in more affordable cities like Chemnitz or Erfurt, it can be significantly lower. The price depends heavily on demand, the size of the city, and the location.

Health Insurance: €120 to €150

Transportation: Public transport is fairly affordable, even in big cities 

Food: If you cook on your own you can safe a lot of money

Aim for students are around €1000 per month.

The cost of living in India is approximately 66.7% lower than in Germany (excluding rent, and rent prices are 77.9% lower.

However, you should consider that the average monthly net salary in Germany is much higher (€2,541) than the average income of €558 in India (after tax).