Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is renowned for its exceptional range of landmarks, vibrant cultural scene and way of life that's somehow all go yet relaxed. In fact, the city is best known for its striking contrasts. Historical buildings stand alongside modern architecture as the past and present intermingle.

Compared to other cities, Berlin is one of the cheaper options in Western Europe. The cost of living will vary depending on your job and the area to choose to live in Berlin, but you can certainly live quite affordably in Berlin. If you budgeted strictly, you could live in Berlin for €1,500 per month.

During World War II, Berlin suffered massive bombings, resulting in the destruction of many beautiful and vibrant neighborhoods. As the city rebuilt itself in the aftermath of the war, it began to embrace a more functional and practical architecture, often characterized by grey, dull concrete buildings.

Most people in Berlin speak German, although hearing English and French is common. The version of German they speak is “Berlinerisch”, and generally regarded as an urban variety of Low German.