🏙️Germany
Frankfurt
High salaries and finance opportunities, excellent global connectivity, and a compact city center.
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Population
750,000
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Financial center of Europe
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Country
Germany
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Air Quality
50 (Moderate)
Financial capital with international flair
Quick stats
Cost Index
75/100
Rent (1BR center)
€1,700–2,700/month
Median Salary
€4,500–5,500 gross
Internet
200–500 Mbps
Safety
Safe; business district quiet after hours
Transport
Dense S-/U-Bahn, major international airport
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
SachsenhausenWestendNordendBornheimBockenheimOstendBahnhofsviertelInnenstadt
Key Sectors
Banking & FinanceFinTechLegal ServicesAviation
✓ Advantages
- •Major financial hub
- •Excellent international connectivity
- •High salaries in finance sector
- •Multicultural environment
- •Central European location
! Considerations
- •Very expensive housing
- •Can feel less 'German' and more corporate
- •Limited nightlife compared to Berlin
Frankfurt FAQs
Are salaries much higher?
Finance and legal salaries are among the highest in Germany, often balancing higher living costs.
International schools?
Yes — several international schools serve the expat community in Frankfurt and nearby cities.
Live outside the city?
Many expats live in surrounding areas like Offenbach, Wiesbaden, or Mainz for more space and value.
What’s the vibe?
More corporate and compact than Berlin or Hamburg, but very international and efficient.
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