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Recommended Bank for Expats 💳
I recommend Revolut: It offers a free plan, accepts many IDs and passports, and can be set up online quickly. ➡️
80 Museums Are Free Once A Month 📜
See nearly all Berlin museums for free on Museumssonntag. If you missed it, 8 more are always open without admission. ➡️
Recommended Electricity Provider 🔌
I recommend Octopus Energy: They offer an English website, a one-year price guarantee, and a good rate. And with my referral, you get a €100 bonus. ➡️
Deutschland Ticket with Credit Card & Instant Validity 🚅
As a tourist, you can also purchase the country-wide German public transport pass at Mo.pla. It can be valid starting from today, and you can pay with a credit card or PayPal. They also speak English. ➡️
Free Courses for Tech Jobs in Berlin 👩💻
Find out if you'd like to be a programmer, data analyst, UX designer, or online marketer—in a course that's completely free of charge. ➡️
Free Calls to 64 Countries 📞
With the app Satellite.me, you don't need a phone contract anymore: Call landline and mobile numbers in 64 countries. 100 minutes per month are free, and for unlimited calls, you only pay €5/month. On top, you get a German number. ➡️
Cheap E-books, Audio Books, Streaming 📖
Berlin’s public libraries give you access to English e-books, international newspapers, e-learning platforms, and movie streaming—for less than €1 per month. ➡️
9 Sources of Free Advice 💡
Living in Berlin, you can not only get free furniture or free bank accounts but also free advice. Be it about renting, job seeking, healthcare, social welfare, German language – here comes a list of various sources. ➡️
Recommended Car Sharing 🚘
Owning a car in Berlin? You don’t need to—there are many car-sharing companies. Getaround is my favorite one. ➡️
Cheap German Internet & Phone Providers Compared 📜
Moved into a new flat? Now you probably need Internet! Find here a regularly updated comparison tool for DSL & cable internet contracts, and some personal tips from me. ➡️
Cheap & Fair Laptop Insurance 💻
No more worries about my notebook with Wertgarantie, covering almost everything for €8/month. ➡️
Rent a Cargo Bike for Free 🚲
Already seen those big bikes with a trunk in front of them? In Berlin, you can rent them for free, thanks to the German Cyclist's Association. ➡️
How to Heat Correctly and Stop Mould 🔥
As a new Berliner, this guide will help you understand and manage German heating systems, including radiator use and proper ventilation. It also covers how to prevent and remove mould, which can occur with improper heating and ventilation. ➡️
How I Got Two More Hours of Daylight for Free 🌇
It’s wintertime in Berlin, and besides the annoying cold outside, the other big minus of this season is its short days: The sun starts going down around 4 pm. But with a little trick, I extended it to 6 pm! Here is how. ➡️
Save 50% on Cigarettes in Poland 🇵🇱
Germany might not be the most expensive country for smokers—but Poland is definitely cheaper. You can save roughly 50% by buying there instead of in Berlin. And from Berlin, Poland is close: Here I will tell you how to get there in a 3-hour round trip! ➡️
Order on Ebay – or Visit Dong Xuan Market 🌇
That selfie stick for 5 EUR? Or this smartphone case for 4 EUR? Order them on eBay and wait 4 weeks for the delivery from Asia—or get both and more at Dong Xuan Center, for the same price. ➡️
