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Berlin - Germany

Moving to Berlin - Germany

Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.

 

1. South Asian Community

• Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan communities make up Berlin’s South Asian population.
• Significant Indian population, particularly professionals, students, and expatriates.

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2. Areas with South Asian Populations

• Neukölln: Known for its diverse population, including South Asian communities.
• Kreuzberg: Popular among students and young professionals, with a multicultural vibe.
• Charlottenburg: Home to affluent South Asian professionals.
• Wedding: A growing South Asian presence with affordable housing.

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3. Main Market Areas

• Neukölln’s Sonnenallee: Offers South Asian shops, markets, and restaurants.
• Kreuzberg: Features small South Asian-owned businesses and eateries.

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4. Grocery Stores

• Asia Mega Markt (Neukölln): South Asian spices and ingredients.
• Bollywood Supermarket (Charlottenburg): Specializes in Indian and Pakistani products.
• Asia Markt Thaimex (Wedding): Popular for South Asian and Southeast Asian groceries.
• Spice Village (Kreuzberg): Fresh produce and Indian spices.

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport: Berlin has an efficient U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (train), buses, and trams.
• Pass Options: Monthly and yearly passes are affordable for frequent travelers.
• Cycling: Many South Asians opt for cycling due to Berlin’s bike-friendly infrastructure.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple (Neukölln).
  • ISKCON Berlin Temple (Charlottenburg).

• Gurdwara:

  • Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Wedding).

• Mosques:

  • Dar Assalam Mosque (Neukölln).
  • Khadija Mosque (Pankow).

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7. Cost of Living

• Rent: €700–€1,200 per month for a 1-bedroom apartment, depending on the area.
• Groceries: €200–€400 monthly for a family of four.
• Transportation: Monthly pass costs around €86.
• Dining Out: South Asian meals range from €8–€15 per person.

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8. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas

Elementary Schools:

• Charles Dickens Grundschule (Charlottenburg).
• Heinrich-Zille-Grundschule (Kreuzberg).
• Möwensee Grundschule (Wedding).

Middle Schools:

• Theodor-Heuss-Schule (Charlottenburg).
• Johanna-Eck-Schule (Neukölln).
• Ernst-Schering-Schule (Wedding).

High Schools:

• Nelson-Mandela-Schule (Charlottenburg): International Baccalaureate program.
• Heinrich-von-Stephan-Schule (Kreuzberg): Bilingual programs.
• Albert-Gutzmann-Schule (Wedding): Focus on diversity and inclusion.