Berlin Expats

Tips & Tricks

  • Where to Get Pregnancy Blood Test in Berlin?

    If you want to take a pregnancy blood test and looking for places in Berlin to do this for you, then check out our list. MEOCLINIC is a private clinic and the pregnancy blood test will cost around €200. One thing to note is that public clinics won’t do a blood test unless there is…

  • Lake Area Where You Can Grill in Berlin

    If you are looking for a grill / barbecue area (Grillplatz) in Berlin near a lakeside or beach, then checkout this hidden gem. But please be WARNED that grill areas in Berlin constantly change. So please double check if it’s still permissible to grill in this area or not.

  • List of Gyms in Berlin with Daily or Monthly Passes

    If you are visiting Berlin for a short-time and looking for gyms that offer daily or monthly passes, then here is a list to help you.

  • Do I get taxed more if I have 2 jobs in Berlin?

    If you have a full-time job and considering taking a second part-time job and wondering if you are going to pay taxes for it or not, then this post will answer this. Answer: yes you have to pay taxes for this, and most likely will be tax class 6. However, make sure to check with…

  • Warm Beach Destinations When Cold in Berlin

    If it’s cold and gloomy in Berlin and you are looking for warm and sunny beach destinations, then we compiled a list for you. Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Morocco (Agadir). Crete. Phangan. Tenerife, Gran Canaria or Canary Islands. Egypt (check Soma Bay). Cyprus. Namibia. Republica Dominicana. Cape Verde. Italy (Calabria or Sardinia). Portugal (Lisbon). Greece…

  • Is there a 401K in Germany?

    If you are a US citizen and wondering if Germany has a 401K scheme like the US or not, then this post will help answering this question.

  • Getting To The Hospital If Living Alone In Berlin

    So you broke your leg, knee, or whatever, and you live alone and you need to get to the hospital and you don’t have anyone to take you there? so here is how to get there.

  • Where to Rent a PS4 or PS5 in Berlin?

    If you are looking to find a way to rent a PlayStation 4 or 5 in Berlin and don’t know how to do it, then this post has an answer to you.

  • Can You Rent More Than One Flat Under Your Name in Berlin?

    If you are curious if there is any legal issues in renting more than one flat in Berlin under your name, then this post is hopefully gonna be helpful.

  • The Lost and Found Office in Berlin for Public Transport

    If you have forgotten a bag or an item in a bus or tram in Berlin, or even s-Bahn or u-Bahn and you are trying to figure out how to get it back, then this post is for you.