Living in stuttgart

Member since 14 June 2016

malinda.ranasingheMember20 December 2018 02:48:34

Hi all,

I got an offer from Stuttgart software company. I do not have much knowledge of living cost there. (Of course, I went through google and other forums ) . I would like to know your thoughts.
offer is 45k per year (didn't confirm the offer yet)
- Is that salary enough to live a normal life
- what are things I need to consider before a move

Thanks,

stumpy Laos Expert

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stumpyLaos Expert20 December 2018 19:00:23

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Try www.numbeo.com for living costs.

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

Member since 19 March 2012

TominStuttgartGermany Expert20 December 2018 20:03:39

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For a single person it is a decent middle-class salary but don't expect to live like a king or save half of your pay. The biggest cost is usually housing and the market is very tight in Stuttgart thus not cheap. Desirability of a location can depend on the proximity to where you work or to good public transportation lines for commuting. It is especially difficult as a foreigner to rent an apartment so it can be a great help if your employer or co-workers can give some assistance in finding something.

malinda.ranasinghe Member

Member since 14 June 2016

malinda.ranasingheMember21 December 2018 03:36:16

thanks for the replies @TominStuttgart and @stumpy

I don't want to live like king . I'm planning to come with the wife, she won't be able to find a job soon. So that offer is not enough for 2 people? Also is it harder than finding an apartment in Berlin

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert21 December 2018 07:57:36

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The offered pay (€45k/year) is on the low side for a software engineering job.
However, it is sufficiently above the minimum income for a two-person-family and thus you should be able to survive quite well if you forgo expensive hobbies, travel and other luxuries.