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Davidflight: 8:02pm On Feb 21, 2020
The cost of living in is nearly 100% higher than it is in Nigeria. But before you get panicky read on.
It’s already mid into the first quarter of 2020. No doubt, by now thousands of Nigerians have set their travel plans in motion and are ready to hit the shores of this year. Unfortunately, only a few of them take out time to research the cost of living in .
This isn’t entirely surprising. From the experience Travelwahala consultants have had with Nigerian travel-hopefuls, they hardly do personal research about their travel destinations. Many of them rely on hearsay or the tales of visa agents in Nigeria – which, in most cases, are half-truths.
is a developed European country while Nigeria is developing and rests in the Sub-Saharan desert. So, it’s normal that the two countries share huge dissimilarities. One such very obvious differences are the costs of living in both countries.
In Nigeria, life is relatively cheap round. With little value placed on human lives, it isn’t surprising that the standard of living in the country is low. This impacts the cost of living – which is lowly cheap compared to developed countries.
It is the opposite in where “” value is placed on human lives. The standard of living in the country is quality and high. So also is the cost of living in comparison with Nigeria’s.
However, compared to other European countries, offers a fair share of the cost of living. From transportation to feeding, housing to accommodation, doing business to schooling, is relatively cheaper than some of the big countries in Europe. Cost of Living in for Nigerian Students
You’ve gained ission into a German university and have received your German student visa in Nigeria. Congratulations to you!
But don’t think that all is set. Your journey has just begun. A more serious thing to do is to have a full grasp of what it takes to live in as a foreign student. The first step is to know the cost of living in .
One major benefit of knowing how much it costs to live in is that it helps you to plan well, especially financially. If you don’t do this, you may just be stranded and frustrated after your first few months in . While you’d hope to land a job as soon as you arrive in , it doesn’t always come that easy and soon. So, you’d need some financial backup to survive.
Already, the German authorities have made provision to ensure that foreign students have a means of sustenance in the country pending when they get a job. There’s the Blocked for international students. You will pay €8k into the before you apply for a German visa in Nigeria. The idea is that you’ll withdraw from the at intervals to sort personal needs while you live in . However, not many Nigerians who plan to travel to can afford such a high amount. Hence, many find other alternatives such as sponsorship letters and scholarships.
Regardless of the option you choose, you must have a basic knowledge of the cost of living in . If not for anything, it will help you make enough provisions and save you from the financial crisis most immigrants suffer.What’s the Cost of Living in ?
According to research by Study in , living expenses in average about €850 per month. In this figure, is less expensive compared to some European countries. However, some basic costs like housing, feeding, clothing and other cultural and extracurricular activities are nearly higher than the average cost of living in the EU. Rent bears the highest cost in .
As a Nigerian student living in , expect the following expenses in :
* Partial or Complete Tuition fees (i.e. if your school isn’t tuition-free)
* Semester Contributions (fees you pay each Semester)
* Living expenses (these include clothing, accommodation or rent, telephone, outings, etc.)
* Health Insurance
Statistics prove that the average living expenses of students in hit 850 euros per month. However, this amount is just an estimation. This is so because many factors influence the cost of living in . More so, the cost of living varies according to cities in .
In Nigeria, the cost of living in a state like Lagos differs significantly from the cost of living in Benue state. The same applies to . For instance, it costs much higher to live and study in Munich than in Leipzig. So, your location determines how much you’d cough out to live comfortably.
More so, how frugal or extravagant you are, largely influences how much money you will need to live in . If you’re wise enough to know that you need to live within your means and cut costs, you’ll spend less. But if you seek to live the flamboyant lifestyle you see in Nigeria, then, good luck to you on your spending spree. What Costs Most in ?
Unarguably, rent is the hugest cost for most Nigerian students living in . It’s slightly higher than it is in the most expensive cities in Nigeria. However, the price of accommodation in varies. On average, students pay between 290 and 560 euros monthly. This largely depends on the location of the school.
In big cities like Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, rent costs more.
At Travelwahala, we strongly advise Nigerian students in to find accommodation in the student hall of residence. Better still, you can live in a shared flat (WG). The reason is that it’s very expensive to rent a personal flat in . But if you want your own flat or space, make an initial deposit. The amount of deposit varies, sometimes running into 100s of euros.What is the Cost of Semester Contribution in ?
You must pay the Semester fee when you resume in any German university. Mind you, this is not school fees. Each school has a different amount it charges. This is because each school includes different services in the contribution. For instance, most of the schools offer students’ welfare packages. They use the money to take care of housing, cafes, sports facilities, extracurricular activities, and istrative costs.
The average cost of the semester contribution in German universities is €250 for each semester.
More so, some of the federal state schools add istrative fees in the semester contribution. This is usually between €50 and €75. Also, there’s the “semester ticket.” It is called the public transport . For 6 months you can use public transport within the locality of your school – free of charge. You just need to have the semester ticket. Normally, the ticket costs between €25 and €200 depending on the travel distance. But once you pay your semester contribution, it’s free.
Nevertheless, you may have to pay both the semester ticket and semester contributions in some cases. This is usually in some schools where it is optional. So, you can decide not to pay for the semester ticket if you live close to your school.What’s the Cost of School Fees in ?
It’s a law in that states higher education institutions are tuition-free for all Bachelor’s degrees and most Master’s programmes.
However, there’s a twist in the 2017/2018 winter semester. The federal state of Baden-Württemberg charged students from non-EU countries tuition fees of €1,500 per semester. The fee included Master’s, Bachelor’s and German “Diploma” degrees as well as state examination.
Secondly, personal Master’s and online courses require you to pay. The fees are usually very high, sometimes more than €10,000 for each semester. But in general, students in higher education institutions pay high fees.
Fortunately, there’s a way out if your school charges tuition fees. You can apply for the financial aid programmeas a Nigerian student in . If your application is successful you will get a waiver and you’ll not have to pay the expensive school fees. Sometimes, you’ll get a huge reduction in the school fees and you’ll only pay a very small fee.What is the cost of Health Insurance in ?
Another cost to consider before you travel to for your studies is health insurance. The health insurance you do in Nigeria is not valid in . You must enroll in the health insurance scheme in .
If you are less than 30 years of age, or you are yet to conclude the 14th subject-related semester, you’ll have to pay €80 monthly. Afterward, you will pay €160 per month.Average Monthly Cost of Living in for Students
See the chart below for the average cost of living in in both Euros and Naira.
Euros and NairaRent and other Utilities
€ 323
#127kFood and Drink
€ 168
#66kClothing
€ 42
#16kWorking/learning materials
€ 20
#7kTravel costs (car and public transport)
€94
#37kHealth insurance, medical costs, medicine
€ 80
#31kPhone, internet, TV
€ 31
#12Leisure, culture, sports
€ 61
#24kTotal
€ 819
#323kBonus
You can afford the cost of living in . You must have a good source of income as a student in . offers a wide range of job opportunities even to immigrants. Find a good paying job immediately you arrive in the country.
While you earn, don’t just save money, invest your priority. Turn your eyes away from a flamboyant lifestyle if you want to escape the huge expenses in major cities of the country.
At Travelwahala, we often encourage Nigerians traveling to to be smart in booking accommodation spaces. https://travelwahala.com/cost-of-living-in--for-nigerians/
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Youngadvocate(m): 8:27pm On Feb 21, 2020
Great tips.
Please, what do you say about a newly married man planning on relocating to on student's visa?
Anyone who can help?
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cc77(m): 8:32pm On Feb 21, 2020
How many hours are students allow to work per week?
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KahyePubg: 8:33pm On Feb 21, 2020
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Davidflight: 8:46pm On Feb 21, 2020
Youngadvocate:
Great tips.
Please, what do you say about a newly married man planning on relocating to on a student's visa?
Anyone who can help?
You must have a German Residency Permit and your course must last at least 1 year. You can bring your wife along. However, it is important you go and establish first. Familiarize yourself with the terrain, get a job, rent an apartment and settle. Afterward, you can invite your wife.
Needless to add that your Court Marriage certificate is sacrosanct for your wife's visa application.
Good luck.
To whom it may concern:Obiasogu David (Davidflight) is a Professional Content Marketer vast in Travel, Freelancing and Career.
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Mistaicey2288: 8:49pm On Feb 21, 2020
It's okay. I'll sha migrate somewhere very soon
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Slawormir: 9:52pm On Feb 21, 2020
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Nice write up
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Benjaniblinks(m): 9:53pm On Feb 21, 2020
chimo .... when I go commot for this sh!t hole of a country? I no mind to leggam through desert if possible
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Perfecttouchade: 9:53pm On Feb 21, 2020
Germo jaamani... country wey better, eyin jaamo people make una patronize me o. is a lovely place to study, if only our educational system dey ok for naija
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KendrickAyomide: 9:56pm On Feb 21, 2020
Nice
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richPHAROAH: 9:57pm On Feb 21, 2020
cc77:
How many hours are students allow to work per week?
this is the most important question. some brainless nigerians like my cousin feel u can easily work 24hours non stop
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MotiveU(f): 9:58pm On Feb 21, 2020
Anywhere we do as long as it is away
tecnolad(m): 9:59pm On Feb 21, 2020
Mistaicey2288:
It's okay. I'll sha migrate somewhere very soon
Even to Mogadishu?
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promotervickky(m): 10:01pm On Feb 21, 2020
The country you all want to run to was developed by their citizens there, they now have systems that would suck your money legally!
Complete the last paragraph in your head
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Re: Cost Of Living In For Nigerians:5 Things To Know As A Student In by Nobody: 10:01pm On Feb 21, 2020
Great
tunapawizzy: 10:02pm On Feb 21, 2020
THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR JOURNEY IS THE LANGUAGE..........PLEASE LEARN GERMAN IF YOU WANT TO INTEGRATE STRAIGHT AWAY...IT IS QUITE A CHALLENGE IF YOU PORT TO WITHOUT AT LEAST A SMALL KNOWLEDGE OF THAT LANGUAGE. DON'T SAY THEY DID NOT TELL YOU O
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RemoveKebab: 10:02pm On Feb 21, 2020
If not for all this useless leaders we have here
Why will I be spending 323k in oyinbo man's land when I can be a big boy here with that amount and even develop the economy and my homeland.
And those useless leaders have sent all their children away from this country so as to escape what they have destroyed.
May the curse of all Nigerians dead or alive suffering from bad governance follow all their generations till eternity.
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tartar9(m): 10:03pm On Feb 21, 2020
Cost of living in is like 4×(400%) that of Nigeria,not your 100% estimate
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9jamag(m): 10:03pm On Feb 21, 2020
Wow
globalresource: 10:04pm On Feb 21, 2020
Nice one
engrjosefz(m): 10:04pm On Feb 21, 2020
Good one... looking forward to DAAD scholarship in !
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ahaika23: 10:05pm On Feb 21, 2020
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bizhop01: 10:05pm On Feb 21, 2020
Don't stay in one village in Nigeria and type shit, i believe you live in .
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Stephenmoka4(m): 10:06pm On Feb 21, 2020
Similar to other European countries too BTW a normal person will check the living costs b4 traveling
bluefilm: 10:06pm On Feb 21, 2020
Thanks for sharing.
Danke schön.
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MorataFC: 10:07pm On Feb 21, 2020
Cool, but u didn't tell us about language barrier
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Stephenmoka4(m): 10:07pm On Feb 21, 2020
Get ready to spend over 3 million a year
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