Why is Berlin so cheap?


Why is Berlin so cheap? So why is Berlin cheap? Short answer: history. Berlin had a population of over four million in the 1930s – and yet it still hasn't recovered that level of population, nearly one hundred years on. There was the devastation of WWII, division during the Cold War, and the chaos of immediate reunification in the 1990s.


Is 70k enough for Berlin?

If you're married you'll end up with 4000€ per month net, then even if not much if your wife can help a bit you'll be perfectly fine. I live with my girlfriend who's still studying and contributes just ~500€/month, and we get on perfectly fine, can save a lot and enjoy life. 70k for Berlin is on the low end.


Where do celebrities live in Berlin?

VIPs and celebrities tend to be concentrated in the downtown Mitte district.