Totally agree on the language school thing! I spent so much money in France to learn the language, when it would have been way cheaper in Nigeria. Btw girl job well done! LOVE the channel :)
About finding accomodation: it is mostly a big city thing. Urbanisation is still going strong. Berlin has grown by almost half a million people in the last 25 years. However, construction of new flats has not kept pace. Back in the 90es, there were plenty of cheap flats, so the city government massivly scaled back funding for housing (Berlin was pretty broke by that point). Nowadays of course, that turned out to be a rather short-sighted course of action and it will take years to get back on track.
the goethe-institut is an organisation with the purpose to spread german language and culture. so if they offer to teach you german it is basically subsidized by the german government ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goethe-Institut ) that is probably the main reason why it was cheaper, the other reason is that people employed in germany probably have a higher wage. and using office rooms in germany is more expensive too
ALLES hat am Sonntag geöffnet - nur Büros/Ämter/Geschäfte nicht. ;) Alle Museen haben geöffnet, Freibäder, Saunen und Wellness-Tempel. Tankstellen und Kioske für den kleinen Einkauf, Bäckereien, Konditoreien, Eisdielen und Cafés haben geöffnet, fast alle Restaurants, Kneipen, Clubs und Bars. Und auch Zoos, Kirchen, Theater, Kinos, Konzert-Säle, Sportplätze und Fitness-Studios. Alles, was auch sonst draußen zu erreichen ist, wie botanische Gärten, Parks, Spielplätze, Wälder, Seen, Strände, Berge, Wiesen usw. sind auch Sonntags "offen". Es gibt alle möglichen Sport-Veranstaltungen (z.B. Fußball-Bundesliga) oder Pop/Rock/Jazz/Schlager/Klassik-Konzerte (drinnen wie draußen).* Alles, was man für die eigene Entspannung und Spaß braucht, hat geöffnet. Warum sind immer alle so fokussiert aufs Shopping und behaupten, Sonntags wäre in D ALLES geschlossen? ;) *) das Eine oder Andere ist zu Corona-Zeiten natürlich eingeschränkt - aber es kommen hoffentlich auch wieder bessere Zeiten.
I always wonder why people do not get information about a country they plan to move to before they take this step? The German government and other official websites provide a lot of valuable information. To learn German (for which I applaude you 😊) you do not necessarily need a language school, try a local "Volkshochschule". Outside Corona, they provide an excellent and rather less costly service.
Does german govt. says on website that making friends are Difficult here with locals? Or are you told by visa officer that your bike must be stolen 3 times at least to be called as a real berliner or that Berlin streets will be filled woth lot of dirty stuff around so get a plastic bag to collect the trash??? No offense somethings are learned only by experience!!
95% of Germans have a debit card (ec-Karte) and use it regualy for payments higher then 10?€. Only credit cards like visa is not used because the shops have to pay a high fee so they prefere the german debit card.
Planning on moving to Berlin with my family. How great is it for little kids? Tell us more about schools, halal food , family apartments, kids entertainment etc etc
Cash is king because card payments often are asociated with unnecessary hassle. With cash you don't need infrastructure, electricity or intenet. German customers like cash simply for practical reasons, the customer is king hence cash is the predominant payment method. Of course finding accommodation is a problem if you are looking at hotspots. Try to find a place in Paris and London and then say again that it is difficult in Berlin ;). In Germany you cannot make friends, you can get aquainted, after a while you might become friends, but there is no such thing as actively MAKING friends in Germany. After you have become friends with someone, however, they are friends for life.
Come to Australia (in particular Melbourne) where you'll see no one pay for drinks at a bar or club with cash. It's just way easier to use card here, everyone accepts the tap card/phone pay.
@@thestonegateroadrunner7305 wish Cash probably. Note my reference to "Melbourne", I didn't say cash was completely useless, I actually dislike the fact that there are now places that only accept card. Sometimes I don't want the bank (and by extension, the government) knowing my every purchase.
I'm so sorry to hear this. I literally already shot a video about how to make friends but I have not uploaded it yet cos I feel the time is not appropriate for such a topic due to the current lock down situation. Hang in there, this is a tough year for many people around the world.
I am German and I would like to tell you something. It is also not easy for Germans to make new friends when they move to a new city, for example. What I recommend to you is: Connect with people about your hobbies. It doesn't matter what hobby you have, there are always groups that do it together. Jogging, hiking, motorcycling, mountain biking, needlework, cooking, it doesn't matter. There are always people who do it in groups. So it's relatively easy to find people with the same preferences. Just try it and give people some time.
@@burkhardd9782 Quite so! Or enroll in a "Volkshochschule"-course of yor liking. A more "expensive", but rather fool-proof way of making friends: get a dog! 😄
@@Waleochronicles believe it or not. Though living in America and a American. They don’t like Yankees even if your in their family. Been here 12 years and still can’t get a close friend. I call it small minded
Argh, the "everything-is-closed-on-sundays"-myth, again. Ok, really ? Today is sunday, and I got my "Brötchen" from the local bakery, which is open from 7am tp 11am on sundays. Sure, not the usual business hours, but at least... Besides, all restaurants, cafes and fast food chains are open on sundays, you won't have to starve ;) Gas stations are open and usually have a small shop with convenience items at least. Train stations are open and - at least in the bigger Cities - usually have grocery shops or small supermarkets at the station. In rural areas, you'll find farmers markets and shops open on sundays. Cinemas, Gyms, Baths and Saunas, Museums, Zoos and other sight seeing facilities are all open on sundays, it's their main business day. What do you mean by saying "everything - I mean everything" is closed on sundays? (O.K., this is a typical german, nitpicking comment ;)
The Fundbüro (lost property office) does regularly auctions on the items they have. It is one way to get a cheap bike.
Thank you for this info. I had absolutely no idea 😊
Totally agree on the language school thing! I spent so much money in France to learn the language, when it would have been way cheaper in Nigeria. Btw girl job well done! LOVE the channel :)
Thanks for the love. These language schools be reducing our account balance 😄
😅😅😅 Account Balance... going down ...😃🤦🏻♀️ the worst thought
About finding accomodation: it is mostly a big city thing. Urbanisation is still going strong.
Berlin has grown by almost half a million people in the last 25 years. However, construction of new flats has not kept pace. Back in the 90es, there were plenty of cheap flats, so the city government massivly scaled back funding for housing (Berlin was pretty broke by that point).
Nowadays of course, that turned out to be a rather short-sighted course of action and it will take years to get back on track.
Having no shops open on Sunday is better than having no transportation on Christmas day, which is in England.
love ur videos! i'm planning to move to Berlin in the next few months and you are helping me a lot!
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the video helpful 😊
the goethe-institut is an organisation with the purpose to spread german language and culture. so if they offer to teach you german it is basically subsidized by the german government ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goethe-Institut )
that is probably the main reason why it was cheaper, the other reason is that people employed in germany probably have a higher wage. and using office rooms in germany is more expensive too
ALLES hat am Sonntag geöffnet - nur Büros/Ämter/Geschäfte nicht. ;) Alle Museen haben geöffnet, Freibäder, Saunen und Wellness-Tempel. Tankstellen und Kioske für den kleinen Einkauf, Bäckereien, Konditoreien, Eisdielen und Cafés haben geöffnet, fast alle Restaurants, Kneipen, Clubs und Bars. Und auch Zoos, Kirchen, Theater, Kinos, Konzert-Säle, Sportplätze und Fitness-Studios. Alles, was auch sonst draußen zu erreichen ist, wie botanische Gärten, Parks, Spielplätze, Wälder, Seen, Strände, Berge, Wiesen usw. sind auch Sonntags "offen". Es gibt alle möglichen Sport-Veranstaltungen (z.B. Fußball-Bundesliga) oder Pop/Rock/Jazz/Schlager/Klassik-Konzerte (drinnen wie draußen).* Alles, was man für die eigene Entspannung und Spaß braucht, hat geöffnet. Warum sind immer alle so fokussiert aufs Shopping und behaupten, Sonntags wäre in D ALLES geschlossen? ;)
*) das Eine oder Andere ist zu Corona-Zeiten natürlich eingeschränkt - aber es kommen hoffentlich auch wieder bessere Zeiten.
I always wonder why people do not get information about a country they plan to move to before they take this step? The German government and other official websites provide a lot of valuable information.
To learn German (for which I applaude you 😊) you do not necessarily need a language school, try a local "Volkshochschule". Outside Corona, they provide an excellent and rather less costly service.
Does german govt. says on website that making friends are Difficult here with locals? Or are you told by visa officer that your bike must be stolen 3 times at least to be called as a real berliner or that Berlin streets will be filled woth lot of dirty stuff around so get a plastic bag to collect the trash??? No offense somethings are learned only by experience!!
95% of Germans have a debit card (ec-Karte) and use it regualy for payments higher then 10?€. Only credit cards like visa is not used because the shops have to pay a high fee so they prefere the german debit card.
Planning on moving to Berlin with my family. How great is it for little kids? Tell us more about schools, halal food , family apartments, kids entertainment etc etc
Come to Spain and German bureaucracy seems like a walk in the park❤️
Oh really! 😳😳😳 I had no idea Spain is even more extreme in this regard
Moving to Berlin in 2 months... Saw all your content so far.. Thanks for sharing..
thank you for taking the time to mention accessing HAIR SUPPLIES! if I move to Berlin can we be friends? 😭
😄 Thanks for watching. Reach out on Instagram when you are in Berlin and we can organize something 😊
You look amazing! The red lips, hair, top ✨✨
Thank you so much!! 😊
Why did you move from Jakarta Indonesia to Germany?
In London it is VERY difficult to find accomodation.
Could you do a video on finding accommodation
Cash is king because card payments often are asociated with unnecessary hassle. With cash you don't need infrastructure, electricity or intenet. German customers like cash simply for practical reasons, the customer is king hence cash is the predominant payment method.
Of course finding accommodation is a problem if you are looking at hotspots. Try to find a place in Paris and London and then say again that it is difficult in Berlin ;).
In Germany you cannot make friends, you can get aquainted, after a while you might become friends, but there is no such thing as actively MAKING friends in Germany. After you have become friends with someone, however, they are friends for life.
Come to Australia (in particular Melbourne) where you'll see no one pay for drinks at a bar or club with cash. It's just way easier to use card here, everyone accepts the tap card/phone pay.
@@kylezs How do you pay for a can of coke out there at Uluru without cell phone coverage?
@@thestonegateroadrunner7305 wish Cash probably. Note my reference to "Melbourne", I didn't say cash was completely useless, I actually dislike the fact that there are now places that only accept card. Sometimes I don't want the bank (and by extension, the government) knowing my every purchase.
I had to buy a printer for the paperwork!!! bureaucracy hahaha!
Nice move 🤣🤣🤣🤣
There are definitely major differences between East and West Germany. That’s research 101. We learnt about this in school in the UK.
Hello i just moved to Germany and am really depressed....literally how to make friends
I'm so sorry to hear this. I literally already shot a video about how to make friends but I have not uploaded it yet cos I feel the time is not appropriate for such a topic due to the current lock down situation. Hang in there, this is a tough year for many people around the world.
I am German and I would like to tell you something. It is also not easy for Germans to make new friends when they move to a new city, for example. What I recommend to you is: Connect with people about your hobbies. It doesn't matter what hobby you have, there are always groups that do it together. Jogging, hiking, motorcycling, mountain biking, needlework, cooking, it doesn't matter. There are always people who do it in groups. So it's relatively easy to find people with the same preferences. Just try it and give people some time.
@@burkhardd9782 Quite so! Or enroll in a "Volkshochschule"-course of yor liking. A more "expensive", but rather fool-proof way of making friends: get a dog! 😄
Any country in Europe is like that. I was born in the UK and I find the people are unfriendly. I’m hoping to move to Africa one day.
Alabama is as hard to make friends as it is in Germany.
Oh this is interesting. Do you know why this is?
@@Waleochronicles believe it or not. Though living in America and a American. They don’t like Yankees even if your in their family. Been here 12 years and still can’t get a close friend. I call it small minded
What kind of hair products that are expensive? Hair coloring and dyes? lol
Cash is freedom
Argh, the "everything-is-closed-on-sundays"-myth, again. Ok, really ? Today is sunday, and I got my "Brötchen" from the local bakery, which is open from 7am tp 11am on sundays. Sure, not the usual business hours, but at least... Besides, all restaurants, cafes and fast food chains are open on sundays, you won't have to starve ;) Gas stations are open and usually have a small shop with convenience items at least. Train stations are open and - at least in the bigger Cities - usually have grocery shops or small supermarkets at the station. In rural areas, you'll find farmers markets and shops open on sundays. Cinemas, Gyms, Baths and Saunas, Museums, Zoos and other sight seeing facilities are all open on sundays, it's their main business day. What do you mean by saying "everything - I mean everything" is closed on sundays? (O.K., this is a typical german, nitpicking comment ;)