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From opening a bank account to finding an apartment - Expatzentrum covers everything expats in Germany actually need to know.

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What We Cover

Everything Expats in Germany Need

From your first week in Germany to settling in for the long term - we've got guides on all of it.

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Grocery Deals

Weekly deals from REWE, Lidl, Kaufland, Aldi and more.

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Banking

Best bank accounts and credit cards for expats in Germany.

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Housing

How to find and rent an apartment in Germany as an expat.

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Health & Insurance

Finding doctors, Krankenkasse, health insurance and Praxis guides for expats.

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Mobile & Internet

Best SIM cards, mobile plans, and home internet (DSL/fiber) for expats.

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Transport

Deutschlandticket, BahnCard, and getting around Germany.

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Electricity & Energy

How to set up electricity in Germany and find the cheapest provider.

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EZ Navigator

Calculators & Utilities for Expats

Make smarter decisions with the EZ Navigator suite - no signup required, no data sent to any server, 100% private.

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Net Salary & Tax Refund Calculator

Calculate your exact take-home pay and estimated tax refund for 2026, including home office, commuting, and expat-specific deductions.

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GKV vs PKV Health Insurance Selector

Not sure whether to choose public or private health insurance? Answer 5 quick questions and get a personalised recommendation instantly.

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Anmeldung Deadline & Document Checker

Enter your move-in date and instantly get your legal 14-day registration deadline plus a personalised Bürgeramt document checklist.

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Germany Expat Update – June 2026: 10 Changes That Affect You This Month

Stay up to date with the 10 major legal, financial, and administrative changes affecting expats in Germany in June 2026.

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Online Grocery Delivery

Order Groceries From Home

Don't want to go to the store? These services deliver straight to your door in Germany.

HelloFresh

Weekly meal kits with fresh ingredients delivered to your door. Perfect for busy expats.

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REWE Lieferservice

Full supermarket delivery from REWE. Same products, delivered to your address.

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Picnic

Low-cost grocery delivery with no delivery fee. Great for expats watching their budget.

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