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General look
Short summary for everyday life
- People number~1,86 M
- Weathercontinental and moderate
- Cost of living indexNumbeo 2026: 52.3
- Restaurant indexNumbeo 2026: 54.6
- Local buying powerNumbeo 2026: 77
- Utilities and internet110-220 EUR
- Simple food10-20 EUR
- Minimum wage780 EUR
Quick profile
EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens usually get easier entry and right to work, but local registration after arrival fit still be compulsory. Make you check official source first for legal, tax or migration decision.
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Amounts dey for EUR.- Utilities and internet 110–220 €
- Simple food 10–20 €
- Minimum wage 780 EUR
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Practical guide for settling
Cost of living
Cost of living index: Numbeo 2026: 52.3; Restaurant index: Numbeo 2026: 54.6; Local buying power: Numbeo 2026: 77; Utilities and internet: 110-220 EUR; Simple food: 10-20 EUR. Bifo you pay, check rent, deposit, utilities, agency fee and whether address fit official registration.
Work and minimum wage
780 EUR. Minimum wage no be take-home money; compare rent, tax and contributions before you decide.
Health care
Public health access dey usually depend on work, residence or insurance. Check EHIC/S1, local insurance and private cover before you move.
Social support
Social support dey depend on legal residence, contributions, income and family condition. No plan first months like support go turn immediate income.
House and address
Bifo you pay, check rent, deposit, utilities, agency fee and whether address fit official registration.
Tax and local registration
Confirm tax number, social security registration, local tax deadlines and responsibilities as employee or self-employed person.
Family and school
Families need check family reunion, school enrollment, childcare, health cover and translated civil documents.
Bifo you comot and after you land
Bifo you comot
- Check entry, residence and work rights wey match your profile.
- Count rent, deposit, utilities and first-month money.
- Prepare translation, insurance proof and work documents.
Di first 30 dei
- Register address if local rules ask for am.
- Begin tax, social security, bank and health insurance steps.
- Hold work contract, payslips, rent contract and all official receipts.
Di first 90 dei
- Complete residence or local registration before deadline.
- Check tax residence, family documents, school or childcare needs.
- Check whether work, rent and health access fit continue.
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