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Student Kjell lives in Munich: Between freedom and high costs!
A look at student life in Munich: Kjell Baumann shares his experiences with finding accommodation, the cost of living and self-employment.
Student Kjell lives in Munich: Between freedom and high costs!
Living in the state capital can be quite expensive. Kjell Baumann, a 19-year-old student from Sendling, is an example of this. He lives in a one-room apartment with a balcony that costs him 835 euros. Kjell, who completed a voluntary social year at FC Bayern Basketball before starting his studies, plans to study economics after this time. Despite the high cost of accommodation, he enjoys the independence of his own apartment.
But moving into Munich brings its pitfalls: According to tz.de, Kjell had to struggle with a lack of internet connection in the first two weeks and double electricity contracts, which cost him a lot of nerves and time. His apartment is minimalistically furnished, with lots of sports shoes and balls and a large television that serves as a room divider, although it is rarely used. One luxury he misses is a dishwasher.
High cost of living
The cost of living in Munich is steep. According to housinganywhere.com, students have to expect monthly expenses of around 1,466 euros. The biggest cost factors are rent, additional costs, food and transport. A look at the rental prices shows that a private room usually costs 850 euros and a studio up to 1,500 euros. You can even pay up to 1,755 euros for a 1-room apartment. If you want something cheaper, you should look for a room in a shared apartment, as these are significantly cheaper.
However, mobility in the city offers a small ray of hope. Munich has a well-developed public transport system, where a semester ticket for students costs just 29 euros per month. Petrol prices are also moderate at around 1.70 euros per liter if you own a car.
Financial support for students
If you look a little deeper into your pockets, it becomes clear that additional financial support is available for students in Munich. This means you can apply for a subsidy to cover your rental costs, which can be helpful, especially when rents are high. In addition to the student union contribution of 75 euros per semester to finance the various offers, it is important to know that since the winter semester of 2013/14 there are no longer any tuition fees.
Food prices are also an issue in themselves: weekly spending on groceries is between 70 and 90 euros, with cheap supermarkets such as Lidl and Aldi offering a way to keep costs in check. A lunch costs around 20 euros, and a dinner for two can quickly require 60 to 65 euros.
For Kjell and many others, Munich is one of the best student cities in Germany, but thorough financial planning helps to overcome the challenges of everyday life. Despite the high cost of living, many appreciate the high quality of life and the numerous opportunities that the city offers. So the rent may be high, but the standard of living is definitely worth it, as Kjell Baumann experienced.