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Living snapshot
- Population~1,86 M
- ClimateContinental and Temperate
- Cost indexNumbeo 2026: 52.3
- Restaurant indexNumbeo 2026: 54.6
- Local purchasing powerNumbeo 2026: 77
- Utilities and internet110–220 €
- Casual meal10–20 €
- Minimum wage780 €/month gross, January 2026
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- Utilities and internet 110–220 €
- Casual meal 10–20 €
- Minimum wage 780 €/month gross, January 2026
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Cost of living
Cost index: Numbeo 2026: 52.3; Restaurant index: Numbeo 2026: 54.6; Local purchasing power: Numbeo 2026: 77; Utilities and internet: 110–220 €; Casual meal: 10–20 €. Check rent, deposit, utilities, agency fees and whether the address can be officially registered before paying.
Work and minimum wage
780 €/month gross, January 2026. Minimum wage is not net income; compare rent, tax and contributions before deciding.
Healthcare
Public healthcare access is usually linked to work, residence or insurance. Check EHIC/S1, local insurance and private cover before moving.
Social benefits
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Family and school
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Before you move
- Confirm entry, residence and work rights for your profile.
- Estimate rent, deposit, utilities and first-month cash needs.
- Prepare translated documents, insurance proof and employment papers.
First 30 days
- Register the address if local rules require it.
- Open the tax, social security, bank and health-insurance steps that apply.
- Keep the work contract, payslips, rent contract and all official receipts.
First 90 days
- Finish residence or local registration steps before deadlines.
- Check tax residence, family documents, school or childcare needs.
- Review whether the job, rent and healthcare setup are sustainable.
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