WATCH THIS if you were planning on moving to Berlin in 2024

Is moving to Berlin in 2024 really worth it? I’ve invited Alex and Geoff from @agdwchannel to talk about the pros and cons of living life in Berlin and moving to Berlin in 2024.
How much will it cost to live in Berlin in 2024? Is it kid-friendly? Will I even find a job? Will I find an apartment?! All of these questions we’ll be answering in this hilarious interview with the gentlemen behind AGDW.
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00:48 - Meet Alex and Geoff from AGDW
01:59 - Is Berlin Overrated?
06:10 - How affordable is it to live in Berlin in 2024?
08:18 - Are there jobs available for English speakers in Berlin in 2024?
09:02 - Is Berlin a family-friendly city though?
10:35 - That's SO Berlin.
12:10 - People SHOULDN'T move to Berlin in 2024?!

[@stevefish3124]

I'm from the New York area and have been living in Berlin for quite some time. My advice: learn the language. Makes everything a lot easier.

[@SuperKanuuna]

'Everyone' speaks english, there is no problem with language. Deutsch is too difficult to learn so I dont care

[@RobertWeigelt-df6lb]

As native living in Berlin for 47 years, i agree with AGDW 100%!! Its fantastic!! 😊😊😊

[@lifeingermany_]

🥰❤️

[@lovefilles]

I am super bummed to hear that. I used to live in Berlin and want to go back. It was so easy back 15 years ago to rent any flat I wanted and at a very good price.

[@lifeingermany_]

I know 😞 things have really taken a turn for the worse in terms of pricing and affordability!

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

I love the energy in this video!! The guys are super hyped about Berlin and it’s great to see!

[@lifeingermany_]

Alex and Geoff were super fun to film with! Every answer they gave, I was so impressed with how smooth it transitioned! They’re pro-podcasters though so it doesn’t come as a surprise 😉

[@tjb62]

Greets from someone who's been 42 years in Germany, and almost 23 in Berlin

[@pbohearn]

I just got back so much fun. I’m going back soon.

[@samsportstalk9549]

Hey! I’m moving to Berlin in September from the United Kingdom! Your video is appreciated 😊

[@amazing-osky2052]

Awesome! This was very informative. My spouse and I were in Berlin this Christmas and we loved it. This is my second visit and we definitely are considering Berlin. I am a Mental Health Therapist and he can work from anywhere. The question is, if we want to live outside the city but close enough to the city ( no more than 30 mins away) what are the best areas to live?

[@TastelessSoftware]

I visited Berlin for 8 days in September because I was considering moving there (I'm from California). The impression I got was that it was a little overwhelming but like they said in the video, you have to find your niche there. The public transit was great, and overall I had almost entirely positive interactions with people. That said, it seems like the relocation would be difficult without having a job lined up, and I hate my career as a software engineer so I'm not sure what job I would want to do. Though I am glad the assessment of Berlin in this video was positive.

[@agdwchannel]

I made the move from California to Berlin myself :) It was a bit daunting to move without a job lined up. Before going over, I saved up enough money to be able to go 6 months (living very cheaply), so I had that window to really put in the time to find a job. Of course, there’s never a guarantee, but you never know what will happen 😊

[@TastelessSoftware]

I have enough of a runway. Still really daunting trying to find a job just so I know I'll be ok long term (and I think you need one to get a visa, right?). I'm on the dark side of 30 and just got out of a long term relationship so it is like a now or never thing.@@agdwchannel

[@rheagalsim7497]

I’d recommend visiting Germany a few times and finding US or English speaking companies before making the leap. And yes saving $$$ helps before a big move like that. It can be done, although daunting of course.

[@beautiful10381]

@@agdwchannelHow are the expenses in Germany compared to the US? I’m considering making the same move

[@agdwchannel]

@@beautiful10381Of course costs very depending on the city, etc. But in general, food for example (groceries are cheap compared to the USA). Getting around is a lot cheaper as well since you won’t need a car and the monthly Deutschland ticket covers you for the public transport in every German city and for regional trains in between. Just as a few examples ;(

[@berlinorama]

This was a good review of the situation. I have been living in Berlin for 42 years and I love it, but I would not encourage people to move here unless they already have a place to live for at least a few months when they arrive. Finding a permanent apartment or even a room is seriously a full-time job nowadays, not to speak of the cost, which is fine if you are a well-paid IT professional but very hard to afford for people in lower-paid jobs. And the housing scams are extreme, so if you don't speak German and know the system people will really try to exploit you.

[@joannunemaker6332]

I always love to visit Berlin. I haven't been there since the pandemic. 😊❤

[@Kristina_S-O]

Alex' and Geoff's podcast is basically the reason why I found this cannel. 😂 I don't even know how I found their podcast, but I got stuck to it. A) I found the American perspective on Germany really interesting and B) I liked their energy and openmindness. That made me scan YT for channels of other expats - and I ended up with this one among others. 😊

[@lifeingermany_]

Ahh how cool! 🤩🥰 And yes - they really are awesome! I love how natural they are on camera!

[@rheagalsim7497]

Berlin is unique in its own way and comes with the usual problems in a capital city. It’s also trendy, edgy, but not perfect. You’ve got a mix of people, some good and some not great, and options for different types of food though the variety could be more. Bureaucracies are difficult in general and I wouldn’t say this is a German only issue. Finding apartments is definitely tricky. Let’s not forget the 2 people interviewed here are from the US (same as me) so the experience is different.

[@arnodobler1096]

Like the guys

[@agdwchannel]

👋

[@user-sm3xq5ob5d]

Regarding the cars I like to add why Berlin is so car centric. Because, with that urban density and the public transport, there shouldn't be so many. During the cold war there was a boycott on the S-Bahn, the rapid transit sytem run by East Germany's Reichsbahn in all of Berlin! So after the Wall went up everything east Germany was boycotted. And so all the Autobahn sections sprung up parallel to the S-Bahn tracks. If you traveled on a S-Bahn during that time there were only 1-2 persons on board. While the Autobahn sections parallel were packed with cars. In the eastern part the S-Bahn was just used by everyone and very few cars and no Autobahn.

[@tigraiembeba4447]

Hey there Moving to Berlin in two months and I haven't gotten an apartment yet. I am a student moving from Uganda and I really don't mind living in the outskirts if the travel time is fair. Do you know the company zebkie housing ? Are they legitimate? I don't mind living in shared spaces as long as I have a bedroom with its own bathroom and toilet. Help me please!

[@alba5537]

Watching this cause I could get a job and move to Berlin in Prenzlauer-berg in like a month so I'm trying to get to know as much as I can about it

[@lifeingermany_]

Hope it helps 🥰

[@SuperKanuuna]

you must be lucky to find an apartment

[@kerstin.jitschin5861]

Love my Berlin,too guys 👍 where is the Whiskey 🥃 spot you’re sitting in ❓😎

[@agdwchannel]

That’s our personal bar (AKA our KZbin set in the middle of my living room) 😂

[@kerstin.jitschin5861]

@@agdwchannel beautiful,sad for me 😢

[@Neelia35]

As a German who likes the States, who lived there before, works in Berlin but always have been living outside of it, in Brandenburg, I could never imagine coming from the Bay Area to Berlin and be happy here 😅. I am glad I only have to go to the Berlin office twice a week

[@dakotajadewalker]

Can you do Amsterdam x

[@martinr8115]

[@kitabAlShifa]

I lived in Berlin for 15 years, and would not say that it is a nice city. Too expensive for what you get, to criminal and lot of drugs, salary is to small. And green areas are in all european cities, so it’s not a big criteria for choosing Berlin. Another places in Germany are at the moment safe and have positive atmosphere and have parks, stuff for children and families etc.

[@TastelessSoftware]

I liked Berlin when I was there, but it definitely did not seem like a family place. That's not what I was looking for though.

[@SenorJuan2023]

I love the Doner Kebab stands everywhere!

[@lifeingermany_]

Reading this as I eat a Döner for dinner for the second night in a row 😂

[@Jan_Seidel]

I cannot come up with a reason to move to Berlin... Been there, doin this and that, left for good. luckily XD You either love it or hate it.

[@flamedealership]

Just from their looks (I know, I know - don't judge a book by it's cover) I'd definitely put Alex in the California area...😁💛. Cool guys, though!

[@agdwchannel]

Thanks! Alex is from the East Coast ;)

[@flamedealership]

@@agdwchannel I noticed he said as much😎. Just took a look at your channel. Seems fun content to watch. I tried to subscribe but for some reason couldn't. I checked with another random channel and everything worked just fine. So, could there be anything wrong on your side?

[@agdwchannel]

@@flamedealership Very strange! We have no idea why it wouldn't work. We've received new subscribers in the past 24 hours, so seems to be working for some?

[@flamedealership]

@@agdwchannel Hm, might've been a glitch of last night. I checked again and now I'm sub #1050 on your channel😎

[@wora1111]

And I never would have taken Alex for working at a Kita.

[@Aktivist1000]

Don't take me wrong: if you are a Canadienne, you speak French. Thus you are a European (mishaps may happen)! Sorry, I always try to make jokes among people I like. 😉

[@flamedealership]

😁And here's where you went wrong: Jenna's a Canadian - not a Canadienne. So, she may rightfully carry on speaking English...😁💛

[@Aktivist1000]

@@flamedealership Well, as a European you would know that I was only joking though I know the facts. 😉

[@flamedealership]

@@Aktivist1000 I certainly did, thus the emojis🙇‍♂💛

[@Alu0815]

I lived 10 years in Berlin. I was there on the 9th November 1989. But now I like to live in a nice town at the seaside. And Berlin is getting more normal then it was in the late 80s and 90s. Prenzlauer Berg is so boring right now.

[@SenorJuan2023]

I lived there for 3 months in 1987!

[@Why-D]

Will Jenna leave Düsseldorf and move to Berlin? We see this in the next episode!

[@lifeingermany_]

Hahaha 🫶🫶

[@RickTheClipper]

Do not move to Berlin, unless You like chaos, inefficient public service and mob NOT RECOMMENDED

[@SuperKanuuna]

Berlin requires big balls to live so I understand it doesnt fit you ;)

[@BrightStar3862]

useless sameness