Stuttgart
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Entertainment Quality: 4 / 5
Safety: 4 / 5
Nightlife: 4 / 5
Walkability: 5 / 5
Living Standards: 4 / 5
Free WiFi: 3 / 5
Stuttgart in Prices & Facts
$13.1 $13.1
Quick Lunch for One
Spoken Languages
German, English
$3 $3
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Getting Around
On Foot
Stuttgart's extensive pedestrian pathways are free to use and connect you to key attractions like the Schlossplatz and Killesberg Park, making walking a scenic and budget-friendly option for exploring the city. Insider tip: take the shortcut through the Königstraße for a vibrant mix of shops and street art as you stroll between the main station and the old castle!
Car
Stuttgart's public parking costs €1.50 per hour in most areas, with availability primarily around central districts like Theodor-Heuss-Strasse and Schlossplatz. To save money, look for Park & Ride facilities like Stuttgart-Vaihingen, where parking is cheaper and you can easily hop on the S-Bahn for quick access to the city center.
Tourist Reviews
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• Paying taxes.
You see a job listing that promises a salary of €2,000. At first, you’re thrilled by the number, but then you start calculating how much gets deducted for taxes and social contributions. The final amount is already around €1,300. That's a difference of about €700, which can really take you aback.
My brain automatically takes about 30% off the salary or just clarifies the net amount after taxes.
• Finding a place: shared or private?
When checking rental listings, you'll face another question: what's the total price? Finding a one-bedroom for around €600 is manageable. But if you're looking at shared accommodations, the price might be closer to €750 (just an estimate).
The difference between heated and unheated places is significant. So if someone mentions a price for an apartment, I always ask: warm or cold?
• Tread lightly with jokes!
In Germany, there’s a mix of cultures, which can sometimes make it tricky to gauge where your humor lands. Even if someone speaks perfect German, it’s not always clear where they’re from.
Sometimes, it's better to err on the side of caution than to risk offending someone with an unclear joke. However, this point applies to any country.
I’ve learned:
❌ Don’t throw out trash recklessly.
Right now, I’m feeling the cultural shift, but we haven't adopted that here. In our home, we're allowed to throw everything into one container, except cardboard.
❌ Don't take things too lightly.
This habit has followed me my whole life. Here, I find myself being more careful than I was before. Thanks to the local transport for that!
❌ Fake smiles can appear.
I get it. It’s common here, and it forms part of the daily rhythm. But it doesn’t sit right with me. I crave authenticity!
So who else has made the move? What has your new country or city taught you? »