Leipzig
Leipzig · Saxony
← Back to all citiesAffordable, hip, fast-growing
Often called 'the new Berlin', Leipzig is one of Germany's most affordable and fastest-growing cities. It has a thriving arts, music and startup scene with significantly lower rents than western Germany.
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~€850
Monthly budget
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~€400
Average rent
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~€30
Transport pass
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620,000
Population
Why students love it
- ✓Very affordable rent and living costs
- ✓Hip, creative arts and music scene
- ✓Fast-growing economy and startups
- ✓Rich classical-music heritage (Bach)
Universities here
- 🎓Leipzig University
- 🎓HTWK Leipzig
💡 One of the cheapest major cities in Germany.