Expenses Reviews
4.04 / 5 based on 73 reviews
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Lehlohonolo M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Housing in Germany seemed to be generally more expensive and it being my first time in Europe I wanted to travel more. I spent less on food because there is a wider variety which enabled me to save more.
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Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Some food groups were surprisingly affordable, that is where most of my cost savings came from. Tip: it is better to buy supermarket brand food and to travel in groups to save on gas or get group discounts on tickets.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Due to general price levels in Germany being lower in the areas of food, housing, travel and nightlife, compared to the United Kingdom.
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Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Housing, Travel, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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larry
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Housing was bloody expensive... Food in the "mensa" (university restaurant) is quite unaffordable, and concerning travel, gas is more expensive than in France. Globally, the living standard in Germany is higher than in France.
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Overall, Housing, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Financially, search carefully your accomodation with regard to the price. Cost-saving : buying a good Steakbrot supplies your evening food for 4-5 days, a Bratwurst is cheap and keeps you fit! If you live really near to school, use a bicycle, even if it's very cold.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Simply, becasue of diferrent price levels.
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Travel, Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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veronique s
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I was living at my parent's place in Paris, so leaving it leeded to extra costs. Logical.
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Telephone, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
In London, it is hasd to save anything !
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marine c
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Phone communications are more expensive
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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