Living Cost
Blocked Account, Accommodation and other costs associated
Once you decide to study abroad, you should keep in mind about the budget that is going to be spent on your studies.
As compared to other European destinations, the cost of living in Germany is pretty reasonable.You will need approximately 900 € per month to cover your living expenses in Germany.
Blocked Account
During the admission process, non-EU students are required to deposit approximately 11,000€ in their blocked account. The student can withdraw a limited amount over the course of 12 months. Students can take around 900€ per month to pursue an average living. This sum will help the student to support their living expenses every month without any overspending. There are, however, some exceptions regarding this account, yet we can take approximately 11,000€ as a standardized per year expenditure.
Hall of Residence
Several student halls of residence are present in every German University town. A room in a residence hall is the most affordable housing option.Yet it is very difficult to get residence halls as they are in high demand. The early the student applies for the hall the more the chances of getting it. The student should smartly apply right after he/she receives admission letter from a German University. The applications and allocation for the hall of residence are processed by the Studentenwerk(Student Services Organization). According to a recent survey, only 11% of the international students successfully find on-campus accommodation. The average monthly rent is approximately 450€per month.
Transport Cost
Students who have already bought a Semester ticket can travel in a certain area free of cost with public transport.The prices and offers for different semester tickets vary a lot depending on the city and traveling distances. Generally, an average transport cost ranges between 45 to 75 EUR/month depending on the city.
Food and Groceries
Around 175€ per month are spent on foods, groceries and similar items. This expenditure chiefly depends on the lifestyle and mode of eating. If you buy lunch from college canteen, another 50€ are then added to your monthly bill.
Health Insurance
International students in Germany are obligatory to buy a health insurance plan. You can choose between private (PKV) and statutory public health insurance (GKV) plans in Germany. According to the German law students under and equal to the age of 30 or taking up to the 14th full study, semester must be insured by statutory health insurance. This health insurance will cost around €80 per month.
Accommodation Cost in Germany for Pakistani Students 2022
After bearing all the study cost, the foremost expenditure for an international student is the accommodation. Housing, in fact, is the highest monthly expense, taking around 35% of the total budget.In Germany, there are two types of accommodation options for the international students.
- On-campus accommodation
- Private accommodation
Private Accommodation
There are many private accommodations available for international students. Students can take these accommodations on rent from private landlords or estate agent. Prices vary depending upon location and standard of the apartment. Private residence in Germany costs around 380 to 600EUR per month. Generally international students prefer to share a flat or a room in private accommodation.
Other Expenses
In summary, the students monthly expenses in Germany areas follows
- Accommodation from €450
- Food € 175-250
- Clothing € 50-70
- Learning Materials € 20
- Transportation € 45-75
- Health € 80
- Telephone, Internet,TV € 40-60
- Fun € 60-120