Living in Frankfurt
Germany's finance hub and busiest airport — compact, very international, strong for banking, consulting and fintech.
€1,200
Rent (1-bed)
€900
Other costs
€2,100
Total / mo
Frankfurt is small but global — home to the European Central Bank, major banks and a huge airport. It's one of the most international German cities, with a large English-speaking professional community.
Neighbourhoods internationals like
- Nordend & Bornheim — central, lively, popular
- Sachsenhausen — riverside, restaurants
- Bockenheim — students, near the university
- Westend — upscale, central
Getting started
- 1Find housing, then complete your Anmeldung.
- 2Sort tax ID, bank account and health insurance.
- 3Get an RMV / Deutschland-Ticket; the airport and ICE rail links are excellent.
Good to know: Frankfurt is compact and well-connected — many internationals also live in nearby towns and commute in by S-Bahn.