You stole my replica!! 😂😂 I've been wanting to say exactly that for quite some time! Yes, indeed, those memes, but very much literally here. Just worth and love overload! 🍀
You both are blessings to the expat community. It’s like whenever I have a grey area then I turn up to your channel for directions and every time I go back more confidently. Thanks for virtually holding our hands and help us walk ☺️. Keep creating more such content.. 🙏🏻
4:53 Ohhh the tiny tone change on "you're not laughing" is so precious !! I don't know maybe it's just me and its a simple thing, but it's a good little read of the other person's feels
I am greatful to you both because yesterday i asked u a question and u replied in no time , i feel u both are kind hearted because u are trying to help youth save money , lord Krishna bless you both ,
The benefits of the librarys (Bücherei) I always use before I get an employer for example use the Internet and newspapers, to search for a job or a flat. And you can borough books, digital media, games etc.
I love the public library, no matter where I am. Mine here in the U.S. also loans I-Pads with a library card. So much more than just books. Ours also has a free monthly movie-usually a fairly new one.
In some towns there are Betriebssportgemeinschaften from firms which you can use too if you aren t work in that firm and with one membership you can use different sports equal.
Me and my best friend enjoyed a lot this video and put in some thought and discussion to all these tips. You've a new fan in his face, I couldn't count how many times he actually said "Bravo!" while listening to the two of you a while ago! (I didn't make him, he was genuinely impressed, and I say this while you already know that I myself am a true fan a true supporter) A few of your tips turn out to be quite a great consideration, including for someone not really intended to set off to Germany, because they also apply to countries like ours. And I should definitely FINALLY take more time and commitment to learn already to ride a bike!! (halfway capable by now.. didn't have the chance to do that as a child) Thank you, and never ever ever forget that Your work and investment into what you're doing is, to put it mildly, priceless! 👑👑
Omg I just discovered your channel, it's a blessing. U guys helped me so much. Well I don't know if I will be in Germany or Poland but I will definitely make it to Germany even if I went to Poland first. I will watch all of your other videos and take notes too because there's a lot to learn. Dankeeee
I hope you know how valuable and helpful your videos have been for us new international students. I absolutely recommend your videos to anyone who wants to move there and I've learned so so much from you. Thank you!
If you bike and take your bike on trains/local transport to explore the country-side, folding bikes (Faltrad) are a good option. You don't have to buy a ticket for a folded up bike on public transport in Germany. My girlfriend and I have probably saved a several thousand euros over the last 10 years years. Plus folding bikes are smaller and lighter, making them easier to bring into your flat or cellar, to prevent being stolen. 🚲
I'm an Edeka fan...but I have Aldi, Lidl and Netto just 5 min away...so i look for sales and shop accordingly as i recognize that sometimes Edeka is more expensive. It's just so much bigger and nicer in the small town I live in..and has everything available. The others definitely do not 😊
The Edeka vs Aldi thing is too true - I’m lucky they’re both close because it’s the best of both worlds. Also for any other Americans looking for something more like a Target that’s groceries + whatever else, there’s Kaufland! I cried tears of joy the first time I walked into my local Kaufland 😂
Found your channel today and subscribed immediately. Loved your content and deep explanations about each topic. I am sure it is not only going to help non-Germans but also Germans 😄 keep it up! lots of love from India. 😍
Big fan of all your videos, they’re all so informative! Hi Jen and Yvonne, I’m Kim from Manila, Philippines and I’m moving to Düsseldorf for work soon. I’ve been subscribed channel to your channel for a while now and I just wanted to thank you guys for all the helpful content. Keep vlogging 🥰
@@simplegermany hey girls thank you so much! Can you make a video or share a link of video of banking - is there any way of having an account with them and they give you a bonus for having /spending money with them? It used to be something like if you are 5.52 you can round it to 6 and the rest goes to this side account of the bank etc to save ..it would be helpful
You guys are so helpful ❤ The German government should just give you some monthly salary .. As a foreigner it's very hard to find this kind of information 😕. Thanks guys
I would wish to meet you personally. Bcoz you are among the people whom I didn't know existed to this level especially in Germany a country known out side as conservative by character
Bikes are more expensive than 500€ at the moment more like a 1000€ for decent bike. But the return of investment for your health ia great. Now only the road design needs to change.
Regarding alcohol on picnics: During times where the big C is present everywhere - make sure it is really allowed in the state that you are in. Some states in Germany have set up rules on alcohol not being allowed outside as ridiculous as it seems . My dad was working as a lorry driver and after his shift at the hotel or guesthouse in Rheinland Pfalz he stayed overnight in few months ago he got himself a beer and sat outside and completely by himself in the perimeter of the accommodation and his lorry. He actually got approached by some overly eager guy from the Ordungsamt and fined for having his 'Feierabendbier' outside. Bit over the top methinks, as no harm done to anyone. make sure it is really ok to do so in regards of extraordinary C19 rules, cause then you save yourself from having to pay a fine - Which in turn nicely links into the saving money topic again ;-)
Thank you so much ❤️ Your article on finding the social security number using Meine TK app just helped me in submitting the onboarding documents at a new job. 🤗
That is no. 11 😉 - we had just talked about it a couple of weeks ago, which is why we didn't include it here again: th-cam.com/video/5mcgr7g25ZY/w-d-xo.html
You could Google the sport you're interested in and your city. So like 'basketball verein Dusseldorf'. Or even just 'Sportverein Dusseldorf". Another way is to look for Facebook groups located in your city that meet regularly to play sports. Hope that helps :)
About the “fresh” fish that you buy at Rewe: If you don’t live directly by the sea, fish in German supermarkets is NOT fresh. The fish and seafood they offer at the fish counter was frozen, just like the packaged fish in the freezer isle. They just thaw it before they sell it to you. They even admit this when you ask them.
Not all were frozen (if they were it says aufgetaut on the price sign). Some are also fresh. Obviously not as fresh as a fresh catch in a coastal town 😉
You did not lie about the weather. I am about to move to Deutschland with my family and my biggest concern is about my wife realising she has to deal with German weather for the next 20 years 🤣. Luckily i am kinda used to that type of weather, whilst my wife love 🌞 and ⛱️. Well, i guess we ll have lots of holidays abroad
You have to be very careful choosing another electricity or gas company, however, since many of the cheap ones have been going bankrupt with the extreme price rises and kicking out their customers, who end up with the most expensive providers. Here in Berlin, at least, people have been stuck with insane monthly rates of hundreds or even thousands of euros from the local providers. They will eventually get it back, but it is terrifying to receive a 2000 EUR bill for just January 2022.
We have a guide on unemployment benefits in Germany which gives you some answers to your question: www.simplegermany.com/unemployment-benefits-germany/
All in all very good tips, but did you also notice that some low-cost suppliers of electricity and gas recently terminated their customers' contracts because they were unable to maintain their very cheap contracts given the current high energy purchase prices?
Yes! And we are not promoting low cost providers, but instead the idea to compare and not to accept the status quo of your basic provider. On Stromauskunft, the comparison platform we mention, you can select to exclude low-cost providers. Ostrom, the provider we do mention, is not a low-cost electricity provider. Hope this clarifies 😊
Hi from Australia. I am enjoying your videos. You didn’t mention Seniors or Pensioner’s discounts. Is that a thing in Germany? I will be cycle touring, and it might save some money to access Seniors discounts.
😂😂😂 I feel the same way about Aldi being weird but I’ve noticed that REWE is ridiculously expensive. The same brand juice I buy at ALDI costs 0,50 more at REWE! No ways!!!! Noticed this with other things too. I really liked REAL but sadly the one close to where I stay in Bayreuth has closed 🙁
Hey guys! Do you have any specific German Banks to recommend in order to open a bank account and not to lose any money on unnecessary utilities maybe? I was thinking Deutsche Bank.. What do you think? I'm coming to Bochum in order to live and work there so I'm watching these videos thoroughly!!🙃
Hey Benrie, we have a guide about Unemployment benefits on our website, feel free to check it out here: www.simplegermany.com/unemployment-benefits-germany/.😄
I was under the impression that starting from 1st January 2022, by law, all contracts can no longer be enforced to be at least a minimum of 12 or 24 months, a minimum of 3 months notice to cancel current contract and if in case wasn't canceled cannot be renewed automatically for 12 months. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
The second part is correct, the cancellation period got reduced to one month, however, a contract can still have a minimum length of up to 24 months. After that you can always cancel with one month notice.
Can we change current on going giro account IBAN to another??? Because I habe Sparkasse which I pay 7.50 per month. I need to change it to Commerzbank because they offer 0 fee. Main thing I need to keep IBAN because of my ABOs. Please do a video 🙌
That is not possible, because the IBAN consider of 2 parts: first part is the Bankleitzahl (=bankcode), the 2. part is Kontonummer (=account number). Both together is your IBAN. So, if you change the bank, your IBAN always will change because the bankcode can only be used by your old bank, not your new.
No worries. You will get a new IBAN when changing banks, but often banks offer a changing service that they inform all Abos about the change and you can choose, which provider to switch. Commerzbank offers that service too: service.commerzbank.de/wie-funktioniert-ein-kontowechsel-zur-commerzbank/. So ideally, you open the Commerzbank account first (www.simplegermany.com/commerzbank-yt/), then use the changing service. And once everything got changed and is running smoothly, you can cancel your Sparkasse account. Hope this helps!
Very good information and advice, as always! I envy Germans for being able to choose electric and even natural gas providers. I'm not aware of any place in the US where this is possible. No free market whatsoever --- and I think we all accept this as "just the way it is." Hmmmm. On the other hand, the church tax strikes me, as it would most Americans, as weird, if not downright sinister! I suspect there is a long and interesting history behind it.
Hopefully our written guide on how to start a business in Germany might guide you on this topic: www.simplegermany.com/how-to-start-a-business-in-germany/
Hi! I'm Roman Catholic and a regular churchgoer and will be moving to Germany soon. I don't know if I will get married in Germany. Just wanted to know if you know anything about me still being obligated to pay Church Tax?
Yes, you would have to pay Church Tax... however (if you are willing to lie about your religion): usually you can visit your church or take part in everyday church activities even if you do not pay the church tax (normally noone will ask you about it)... only if you want to use one of the more "special" services of the church (like marriage, baptisms, funerals, etc.) you should register... normally you won't be banned from having one of these, even if you are not "officially" part of the given church in Germany, but they will charge you heavily (for marriages or funerals usually at least double the "normal" price).
If you opt out at the Anmeldung you can still join the church once you want marry. Also your future spouse needs to be registered in the church as well. So, if you do not have fixed plans to marry in Germany soon, you do not have to choose the registration at a church now
5500 is 66000€ per year. That's not low income anywhere..thats an average salary. In fact, that's $97000 Cdn, which would be considered a very good salary in Canada!
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Find yourself someone the way Yvonne looks at Jen. Total ship ❤️
You stole my replica!! 😂😂 I've been wanting to say exactly that for quite some time! Yes, indeed, those memes, but very much literally here. Just worth and love overload! 🍀
I agree!
Totally agree!!!
❤❤❤
You both are blessings to the expat community. It’s like whenever I have a grey area then I turn up to your channel for directions and every time I go back more confidently. Thanks for virtually holding our hands and help us walk ☺️. Keep creating more such content.. 🙏🏻
4:53 Ohhh the tiny tone change on "you're not laughing" is so precious !! I don't know maybe it's just me and its a simple thing, but it's a good little read of the other person's feels
I am moving to Germany this September for my master studies.
I am so glad that I found your channel.
Today is a good day! I gave my 1st job interview in Germany and I get to watch another Simple Germany video!
Congrats! The best of luck for your interview! 🍀
I am greatful to you both because yesterday i asked u a question and u replied in no time , i feel u both are kind hearted because u are trying to help youth save money , lord Krishna bless you both ,
The benefits of the librarys (Bücherei) I always use before I get an employer for example use the Internet and newspapers, to search for a job or a flat. And you can borough books, digital media, games etc.
I love the public library, no matter where I am. Mine here in the U.S. also loans I-Pads with a library card. So much more than just books. Ours also has a free monthly movie-usually a fairly new one.
Hello, guys I am planing to go and explore Germany and your information is so helpful
In some towns there are Betriebssportgemeinschaften from firms which you can use too if you aren t work in that firm and with one membership you can use different sports equal.
Basically a normal club
Starting to love this channel ein monate in Germany…need to watch all your videos vielen Danke.
I love the money clinging sound
Me and my best friend enjoyed a lot this video and put in some thought and discussion to all these tips. You've a new fan in his face, I couldn't count how many times he actually said "Bravo!" while listening to the two of you a while ago! (I didn't make him, he was genuinely impressed, and I say this while you already know that I myself am a true fan a true supporter) A few of your tips turn out to be quite a great consideration, including for someone not really intended to set off to Germany, because they also apply to countries like ours. And I should definitely FINALLY take more time and commitment to learn already to ride a bike!! (halfway capable by now.. didn't have the chance to do that as a child) Thank you, and never ever ever forget that Your work and investment into what you're doing is, to put it mildly, priceless! 👑👑
Omg I just discovered your channel, it's a blessing. U guys helped me so much.
Well I don't know if I will be in Germany or Poland but I will definitely make it to Germany even if I went to Poland first.
I will watch all of your other videos and take notes too because there's a lot to learn.
Dankeeee
Hi, I am a Pole living in Poland, but planning to move to Germany. Especially about Poland I can give you some information if you're interested (:
I hope you know how valuable and helpful your videos have been for us new international students. I absolutely recommend your videos to anyone who wants to move there and I've learned so so much from you. Thank you!
Thank you so much guys! I suddenly found myself in Germany and started watching your videos for more knowledge! I really appreciate your efforts ❤️🌹
You both are very sympathetic! Great presentation!
Girls i just find your channel. It's super concrete with so important informations. Thank You. You are great. ❤
I bought a used mountain bike for 50 Euro, spent 30 Euros repairing it and now it's nowhere near perfect but I love it.
If you bike and take your bike on trains/local transport to explore the country-side, folding bikes (Faltrad) are a good option.
You don't have to buy a ticket for a folded up bike on public transport in Germany.
My girlfriend and I have probably saved a several thousand euros over the last 10 years years.
Plus folding bikes are smaller and lighter, making them easier to bring into your flat or cellar, to prevent being stolen.
🚲
I'm an Edeka fan...but I have Aldi, Lidl and Netto just 5 min away...so i look for sales and shop accordingly as i recognize that sometimes Edeka is more expensive. It's just so much bigger and nicer in the small town I live in..and has everything available. The others definitely do not 😊
You guys are doing a great job!!
Congratulations. Keep up the good work. I have 3 days now in germany and i am happy that i discover your chanel!
Thank you guys! Watching your videos every evening
That's amazing that you have a choice of providers, in my home country Israel the electricity, gas, and basically everything is monopolized.
Yeah, I can understand. In Guatemala, those services are monopolized as well.
Ah man, Aldi! Definitely a great supermarket even in Chicago hehe
Thanks for the video, it is helpful even after a year ….
Your channel is such a diamond for the TH-cam community ! Keep going!
You guys are doing excellent job. Thank you very much for sharing such a vital informations.
The Edeka vs Aldi thing is too true - I’m lucky they’re both close because it’s the best of both worlds. Also for any other Americans looking for something more like a Target that’s groceries + whatever else, there’s Kaufland! I cried tears of joy the first time I walked into my local Kaufland 😂
😅 We are picturing the tears of joy! Real also comes close to target with non-grocery things.
Found your channel today and subscribed immediately. Loved your content and deep explanations about each topic. I am sure it is not only going to help non-Germans but also Germans 😄 keep it up! lots of love from India. 😍
Will deffo get a bike ins when I buy one. Very informative as always. Underrated channel. Hope you guys reach 100k subs soon!
I put a AitTag apple locator on my bike. $30. They make one for Android phones too. I also,installed an Alarm,$16-$50 on Amazon.
thanks for the tips such videos are really helpful
thank a lot you both...really helpful
Great tips..You both send out so positive vibes, thanks for the videos.
Great video =)
Saving for that dream home, I hope!
I only shop from rewe too, it is nice and good quality . Now i will check Aldi of course
hey ,,, you guys are so positive and I love watching your videos... :)
Big fan of all your videos, they’re all so informative!
Hi Jen and Yvonne, I’m Kim from Manila, Philippines and I’m moving to Düsseldorf for work soon. I’ve been subscribed channel to your channel for a while now and I just wanted to thank you guys for all the helpful content. Keep vlogging 🥰
Hey Kim, thanks a lot for saying hi and your support! Happy to hear you are moving to Dusseldorf and our content is helpful 😊
@@simplegermany hey girls thank you so much! Can you make a video or share a link of video of banking - is there any way of having an account with them and they give you a bonus for having /spending money with them? It used to be something like if you are 5.52 you can round it to 6 and the rest goes to this side account of the bank etc to save ..it would be helpful
You guys are so helpful ❤ The German government should just give you some monthly salary .. As a foreigner it's very hard to find this kind of information 😕. Thanks guys
I would wish to meet you personally. Bcoz you are among the people whom I didn't know existed to this level especially in Germany a country known out side as conservative by character
In fact being in Dorsodorf among the cities feared in Germany. Like Leipzig I respect you 100% my Question is it true or......??
Germany govt.....hahahaha it's and will never
why the government? google has everything
Thank you for making this video
Great Storytelling and research!
I'm from Duesseldorf too, proud to see you guys waving the Dusseldorf's flag :D
Bikes are more expensive than 500€ at the moment more like a 1000€ for decent bike. But the return of investment for your health ia great. Now only the road design needs to change.
Regarding alcohol on picnics: During times where the big C is present everywhere - make sure it is really allowed in the state that you are in. Some states in Germany have set up rules on alcohol not being allowed outside as ridiculous as it seems . My dad was working as a lorry driver and after his shift at the hotel or guesthouse in Rheinland Pfalz he stayed overnight in few months ago he got himself a beer and sat outside and completely by himself in the perimeter of the accommodation and his lorry. He actually got approached by some overly eager guy from the Ordungsamt and fined for having his 'Feierabendbier' outside. Bit over the top methinks, as no harm done to anyone. make sure it is really ok to do so in regards of extraordinary C19 rules, cause then you save yourself from having to pay a fine - Which in turn nicely links into the saving money topic again ;-)
This channel will be big in the near future! Keep up the good work! Great content :)
You chose all points very wisely😁
😅 thanks Karin!
As usual, very useful and informative content from Yvonne and Jen. The word Wisely should have been included in the video title 😀...
Yes! Choose wisely .... to make life go more smooooooothly!
😅 oh we should’ve said that! 🤣
Really helpful video, Thanks a lot.
I just discovered you guys and immediately subscribed. Love your energy and great tips of course!😊
Like always very informative video. Thank u
Super info !!!!!! Danke !!!😃
Thank you so much ❤️ Your article on finding the social security number using Meine TK app just helped me in submitting the onboarding documents at a new job. 🤗
Very much true
Getting an electricity provider in mediamarkt or Saturn !! if we get a 12 month contract we get 150 or 100 euro coupon !!
Thanks for sharing your tip! 😊
Love your videos ❤
What about choosing a mobile provider “wisely”? 🙂
That is no. 11 😉 - we had just talked about it a couple of weeks ago, which is why we didn't include it here again: th-cam.com/video/5mcgr7g25ZY/w-d-xo.html
Great content! Thank you ❤
Picnic is fun 😊
Such a good video! Thank you so much!
Quick question: what would you say is the best way to find a Sportverein?
You could Google the sport you're interested in and your city. So like 'basketball verein Dusseldorf'. Or even just 'Sportverein Dusseldorf". Another way is to look for Facebook groups located in your city that meet regularly to play sports. Hope that helps :)
Very informative.
i love 💞 you guys.... i would say hello to you if i see you around in Dusseldorf any day in future
About the “fresh” fish that you buy at Rewe: If you don’t live directly by the sea, fish in German supermarkets is NOT fresh. The fish and seafood they offer at the fish counter was frozen, just like the packaged fish in the freezer isle. They just thaw it before they sell it to you. They even admit this when you ask them.
Not all were frozen (if they were it says aufgetaut on the price sign). Some are also fresh. Obviously not as fresh as a fresh catch in a coastal town 😉
Amazing videos, amazing synergy between both of you. What a great effort.
Thank you so much ❤
Can you make a video about grilling in the parks in Germany? hard to understand where it's allowed :)
Thanks for your suggestion! Will add it to our list.
You did not lie about the weather. I am about to move to Deutschland with my family and my biggest concern is about my wife realising she has to deal with German weather for the next 20 years 🤣. Luckily i am kinda used to that type of weather, whilst my wife love 🌞 and ⛱️. Well, i guess we ll have lots of holidays abroad
😅 - luckily you can find sun an beach in many beautiful places in Europe 😊
You have to be very careful choosing another electricity or gas company, however, since many of the cheap ones have been going bankrupt with the extreme price rises and kicking out their customers, who end up with the most expensive providers. Here in Berlin, at least, people have been stuck with insane monthly rates of hundreds or even thousands of euros from the local providers. They will eventually get it back, but it is terrifying to receive a 2000 EUR bill for just January 2022.
I start to follow you and I like your videos :D
Thank you
Useful info 🙏
We use to watch your videos in Canada and now we are in Germany and would like to talk to you.
Fantastic! Welcome to Germany! 🥳 If you would like to talk to us personally, you can book a 1:1 video consultation at simplegermany.com/consultation 😊
You had a recycle video, ♻️ which I watched, and I was wondering how you would recycle a bicycle? Would it be the same as recycling furniture?
Yes, it would.
@@simplegermany Awesome. Thank you :)
You are great!!
Can you talk about Agentur für Arbeit and what can you do from there Incase they terminate you contract?
We have a guide on unemployment benefits in Germany which gives you some answers to your question: www.simplegermany.com/unemployment-benefits-germany/
Could you make a video about how to apply for a German passport please?
All in all very good tips, but did you also notice that some low-cost suppliers of electricity and gas recently terminated their customers' contracts because they were unable to maintain their very cheap contracts given the current high energy purchase prices?
Yes! And we are not promoting low cost providers, but instead the idea to compare and not to accept the status quo of your basic provider. On Stromauskunft, the comparison platform we mention, you can select to exclude low-cost providers. Ostrom, the provider we do mention, is not a low-cost electricity provider. Hope this clarifies 😊
Hi from Australia. I am enjoying your videos. You didn’t mention Seniors or Pensioner’s discounts. Is that a thing in Germany? I will be cycle touring, and it might save some money to access Seniors discounts.
Hey Geoff, yes senior discounts are a thing sometimes, usually starting from about 65 years. Have fun on your tour! 😊
😂😂😂 I feel the same way about Aldi being weird but I’ve noticed that REWE is ridiculously expensive. The same brand juice I buy at ALDI costs 0,50 more at REWE! No ways!!!! Noticed this with other things too. I really liked REAL but sadly the one close to where I stay in Bayreuth has closed 🙁
Please be kind enough to do a video about Schufa Credit Score.
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/jjUQJcnTtOA/w-d-xo.html 😊
Hey guys! U just talked about Cycling, can U suggest some clothes that one should wear in different weather.
Rain and wind proof clothes make sense when cycling in Germany. But it of course depends on your use case.
Hey my friend suggest to use Payback. Is that worth using it when check out? As a local do you use it？
Yes, we use it 😊 we wrote a detailed guide on the pros and cons of Payback which you can check out here: www.simplegermany.com/payback-card-germany/
@@simplegermany You guys awesome! Really help a lot!
Love your content.
Hey guys! Do you have any specific German Banks to recommend in order to open a bank account and not to lose any money on unnecessary utilities maybe? I was thinking Deutsche Bank.. What do you think? I'm coming to Bochum in order to live and work there so I'm watching these videos thoroughly!!🙃
Thanks a lot
If possible, can you make a vid about Kindergeld, Wohngeld, Arbeitslosgeld, etc? Thank you for putting up this channel
Hey Benrie, we have a guide about Unemployment benefits on our website, feel free to check it out here: www.simplegermany.com/unemployment-benefits-germany/.😄
Hi JenY, could you provide a link for Gas (heat) providers to compare companies please?
You can also use Stromauskunft to compare gas prices (www.simplegermany.com/stromauskunft)
What specialization of IT is more in demand in Germany between programming and Networking .., advice please
what about electric bikes etc ? can you get them on installments may be .
Yes, some shops offer to pay in installments.
@@simplegermany thanks guys
I was under the impression that starting from 1st January 2022, by law, all contracts can no longer be enforced to be at least a minimum of 12 or 24 months, a minimum of 3 months notice to cancel current contract and if in case wasn't canceled cannot be renewed automatically for 12 months. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
The second part is correct, the cancellation period got reduced to one month, however, a contract can still have a minimum length of up to 24 months. After that you can always cancel with one month notice.
@@simplegermany ok, thanks for the clarification. I also have a request. Can you please do a video about kindergartens?
Could you please talk about c24 bank too? It has new interest rate coming in September 2023.. TIA
Can we change current on going giro account IBAN to another??? Because I habe Sparkasse which I pay 7.50 per month. I need to change it to Commerzbank because they offer 0 fee. Main thing I need to keep IBAN because of my ABOs. Please do a video 🙌
That is not possible, because the IBAN consider of 2 parts: first part is the Bankleitzahl (=bankcode), the 2. part is Kontonummer (=account number). Both together is your IBAN.
So, if you change the bank, your IBAN always will change because the bankcode can only be used by your old bank, not your new.
No worries. You will get a new IBAN when changing banks, but often banks offer a changing service that they inform all Abos about the change and you can choose, which provider to switch. Commerzbank offers that service too: service.commerzbank.de/wie-funktioniert-ein-kontowechsel-zur-commerzbank/. So ideally, you open the Commerzbank account first (www.simplegermany.com/commerzbank-yt/), then use the changing service. And once everything got changed and is running smoothly, you can cancel your Sparkasse account. Hope this helps!
Good
Fruits n vegetables seem costly in lidl/aldi. Where do we find cheap fruits n vegetables around?
That is the best price quality ratio you will find, compared to other supermarkets.
Sparen, sparen, sparen!
..."and you are not laughing - so it's not funny..." 😂😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (ooops, sorry, l mean 😨😰)
If i want to do an RTPCR before catching a flight, will the cost of that RTPCR be covered by TK health insurance ?
No, you will have to pay a PCR test for travel purposes yourself.
Very good information and advice, as always!
I envy Germans for being able to choose electric and even natural gas providers. I'm not aware of any place in the US where this is possible.
No free market whatsoever --- and I think we all accept this as "just the way it is." Hmmmm.
On the other hand, the church tax strikes me, as it would most Americans, as weird, if not downright sinister!
I suspect there is a long and interesting history behind it.
Yes, I am in the U.S.-state of Nevada-and we have no choice for our utilities.That stinks! I do envy also the German choice.
Hallo! I’m an Ausbildung student (2nd year) . I’m from Japan, I’m not yet resident in Germany. Is it possible for me to start an online business?
Hopefully our written guide on how to start a business in Germany might guide you on this topic: www.simplegermany.com/how-to-start-a-business-in-germany/
Hi! I'm Roman Catholic and a regular churchgoer and will be moving to Germany soon. I don't know if I will get married in Germany. Just wanted to know if you know anything about me still being obligated to pay Church Tax?
Yes, you would have to pay Church Tax... however (if you are willing to lie about your religion): usually you can visit your church or take part in everyday church activities even if you do not pay the church tax (normally noone will ask you about it)... only if you want to use one of the more "special" services of the church (like marriage, baptisms, funerals, etc.) you should register... normally you won't be banned from having one of these, even if you are not "officially" part of the given church in Germany, but they will charge you heavily (for marriages or funerals usually at least double the "normal" price).
Yes, you can find more details in our video on Church Tax: th-cam.com/video/u-w82t4tqPE/w-d-xo.html
If you opt out at the Anmeldung you can still join the church once you want marry. Also your future spouse needs to be registered in the church as well.
So, if you do not have fixed plans to marry in Germany soon, you do not have to choose the registration at a church now
@@luci2k1 thank you! 🙌🏽
@@simplegermany thank you! 🙌🏽
problem is no matter how frugal you live, what you save from a low income (even 5-5500 groos is low) is not worth much
Is that after taxes or before?
@@CallOfCutie69 before
but to be honest even after taxes it s not a huge amount
5500 is 66000€ per year. That's not low income anywhere..thats an average salary.
In fact, that's $97000 Cdn, which would be considered a very good salary in Canada!
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