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malinda.ranasinghe

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,

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stumpy

Try www.numbeo.com for living costs.

TominStuttgart

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

thanks for the replies @TominStuttgart and @stumpy

I don't want to live like king :D . 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

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.

malinda.ranasinghe

thanks beppi

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