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Frankfurt - Germany

Moving to Frankfurt - Germany

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1. South Asian Community: Predominantly Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan communities.

• Significant representation from Tamil, Punjabi, and Gujarati backgrounds.

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2. South Asian Areas

• Sachsenhausen: A multicultural area with a notable South Asian presence.
• Bockenheim: Popular among students and families, including South Asians.
• Ostend: Growing South Asian community, especially among working professionals.
• Gallus: Affordable housing and a diverse cultural mix.

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3. South Asian Main Market Area

• Zeil Street (Frankfurt City Center): Includes stores selling South Asian clothing, accessories, and products.
• Eckenheim: Known for South Asian grocery stores and restaurants.

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4. South Asian Grocery Stores

• Spice Village (Frankfurt City): Indian and Pakistani spices, grains, and fresh produce.
• Asia Supermarkt (Ostend): Wide range of South Asian and Asian groceries.
• Maharaja Supermarket (Sachsenhausen): Specializes in Indian products.
• Bollywood Supermarkt (Bockenheim): Popular for Indian snacks, spices, and frozen goods.

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport:
  • Well-connected via trains (S-Bahn), buses, and trams.
  • The RMV card offers discounted travel across Frankfurt and surrounding areas.
• Cycling: Popular mode of transport with dedicated bike lanes.
• Ride-Sharing: Uber and Bolt operate widely.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • Sri Ganesha Temple (Frankfurt): Dedicated to Hindu worship.
  • ISKCON Frankfurt: Spiritual and community activities.

• Gurdwara:

  • Gurdwara Singh Sabha (Frankfurt): Serves the Sikh community with regular kirtan and langar.

• Mosques:

  • Pak Muhammadi Masjid (Frankfurt): Known for Friday prayers and community gatherings.
  • Bilal Moschee (Gallus): Multicultural and inclusive.

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7. Cost of Living

• Accommodation:
  • One-bedroom apartment: €900–€1,500 (city center), €700–€1,200 (outside the city).
• Groceries:
  • Monthly costs for a family: €300–€500.
• Transportation:
  • Monthly public transport pass: ~€95.
• Utilities:
  • ~€200 for a 2-bedroom apartment (electricity, heating, and water).

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8. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas

Elementary Schools:

• Textorschule (Sachsenhausen): Diverse and multicultural environment.
• Käthe-Kollwitz-Schule (Gallus): Known for inclusive education.

Middle Schools:

• Adolf-Reichwein-Schule (Ostend): Excellent academic reputation.
• Schillerschule (Bockenheim): Popular among expatriates and South Asian families.

High Schools:

• Helmholtzschule (Sachsenhausen): Offers the International Baccalaureate (IB).
• Lessing-Gymnasium (Frankfurt City): Renowned for academic excellence and language programs.
• European School Frankfurt (ESF): Ideal for expatriates, with a multilingual curriculum.