Germany

Crowdsourced cost of living data for cities worldwide. Useful for sanity-checking monthly budget estimates. Not perfectly accurate but directionally solid.

💬 Filter to the specific city, not just the country — variance within countries is large.

Long-form country and city guides covering healthcare, housing, banking, and visas. Reasonably well-maintained and covers most Western expat destinations.

Job board focused on positions that include relocation support. Useful if your strategy is to get an employer to move you rather than doing it yourself.

Calculates how much you'd need to earn in a new city to maintain your current standard of living. Good for salary negotiation conversations.

💬 Free tier gives you enough to be useful.

German government's official guide for skilled workers. Visa types, recognition of foreign qualifications, job search, and settlement.

Active Reddit community covering life in Germany as a foreigner. Strong on Anmeldung, SCHUFA, blocked accounts, and health insurance comparisons. Tone ranges from helpful to dry.

💬 Search before posting — Anmeldung questions have been answered approximately 4,000 times.

English-language resource and community for expats in Germany. Covers housing, job listings, bureaucracy guides, and events. Better formatted than Reddit for first-time arrivals.