What is the cost of living while studying in Germany?

TOP The cost of living which includes rent, food, clothing, laundry, personal hygiene, travel, study materials and other expenses like health insurance, telephone and leisure activities is approximately € 650 per month. If you study in former West Germany you should estimate about € 700 per month. In the new Federal States (former East Germany) it is generally less expensive. There you will need only about € 600 per month. However, do not intend to finance your studies by planning to work part-time in Germany! A student visa is not a work permit, and studying in a foreign country itself is a very demanding task, so there will be little time left for working. Please note that the above figures are average calculations and the actual costs may differ depending on situations and circumstances prevailing in different cities and your standard of living.  more