Living and working in Berlin
Living & working in Berlin as a digital nomad, sounds like a dream! Remote working in Germany is becoming more and more popular. On Wejustgotback.com we share experiences of other digital nomads in Berlin and give you the best Tips & Tricks to start your own living and working in Berlin journey!
Overall Score
4.49/5 (Rang #4)
Family Score
High
Internet
29 mbps
Temperature (now)
Air quality (now)
Safety
Good
Lack of racism
Good
Income level
3538
English speaking
Very good
Walkability
Very Good
Freedom of speech
Very good
Happiness
Good
A/C or heating
Fair
Traffic safety
Fair
LGBTQ+ friendly
Good
Quality of life score
Bad
Fun
Very Good
Humidity (now)
Cost
3121 $ / mo
Lack of crime
Education level
High
Startup Score
Good
People density
Peace (no pol. conflict)
Hospitals
Very good
Nightlife
Very Good
Places to work from
Friendly to foreigners
Very good
Female friendly
Very good
Digital Nomad Guide
Continent
Europe
Average trip time
8 days
Internet speed (avg)
29 mbps
Weather (now)
Seasonal
Power
European Type C plug
Best neighborhood to stay
Friedrichshain
Tipping
No
Cashless
No, only cash payments
Best coworking space
Digital Nomad Guide
Tap water
Very good
Visitor return rate
0,15
Population
3500000
GDP per capita
42456 $
Population density
Religious government
Not religious
Apartment listings
Best national air carrier
Lufthansa
Closest int'l air airport
Cost of living in Berlin
Cost of living for nomad
3121 $ / month
Cost of living for family
4140 $ / month
1br studio rent in center
841 $ / month
Hotel (avg price month)
1771 $ / month
Airbnb (avg price month)
2566 $ / month
Dinner
11 $
Beer (0.5L)
3,55 $
Cost of Living
Cost of living for expat
2025 $ / month
Cost of living for local
1183 $ / month
Coworking costs
190 $ / month
Hotel (avg price night)
83 $ / night
Airbnb (avg price night)
84 $ / night
Coca-Cola (0.3L)
2,37 $
Coffee
3,55 $
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Frequently Asked Questions
Making money as a digital nomad can be done many numbers of ways. As long as the job doesn’t require you to be physically present with your clients or co-workers, you can work as a digital nomad.
Examples of job titles of americans living and working in Berlin as Digital Nomad are writers, translator, project programmer, developer designer, marketeer, or consultant.
Living and working in a new location sometimes comes with learning a new language. In Germany they speak German.
Before moving to a new location, it is important to know what the cost of living in that new location is. Cost of living in Berlin is average on Unknown.
This is more complicated question to answer. Where you pay taxes as a digital nomad will be based on your nationality, which country you earn your money from or where exactly you are a resident.
Try to figure out what applies to your situation by doing it yourself or contacting an accountant in your home or, if you reside a fair amount of time in one country, that new place.
Working and living in Berlin
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You are or want to become a Digital Nomad and are considering living and working in Berlin? We from Wejustgotback.com will tell you what Berlin has to offer you as a digital nomad!
A good first step is to see if you can do your work remotely in Berlin for a US company.
Our TIP is to prepare well! Read about Berlin and look at the living in Berlin pros and cons. What are the cost of living and working in Berlin for example? Is there a community of other expats working in Berlin? Can i combine doing a good amount of working hours with pleasure and exploring Germany? And in the long term check if you need a special Berlin digital nomad visa!
But also important, how is the weather and (gastronomic) culture in Berlin? Take all the above factors into account and weigh the pros and cons to make living and working in Berlin an enjoyable experience!

Jennifer
Hi there. My name is Jennifer and for the past 10 years i have been traveling around the world as a Digital Nomad, working as a travel blogger and content creator. I have lived in different countries in Europe, Africa and South America. For Wejustgotback.com I will be gathering useful information about my favorite places to help you on your 'Digital Nomad - way'.