Essentials
- Internet Speed
- Avg 120 Mbps (Home of DE-CIX, world's leading internet exchange)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD; major home of the ECB and Deutsche Bank
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (very hard water, high calcium)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Telekom (best coverage), Vodafone, O2 (cheapest). Prepaid ~€15/10GB
- Banking for Expats
- N26, Revolut, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank
- Accommodation
- High demand; platforms like WG-Gesucht, ImmobilienScout24, Wunderflats
- Cashless Friendly
- Improving; cards accepted in most shops, but carry cash for small bars/kiosks
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, HomeToGo, Vision Apartments (Glashüttenstraße)
- Budget Accommodation
- Five Elements Hostel (Weserstraße 40), ~€35/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Altstadt (Old Town) near Römerberg and Innenstadt
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Nordend (bohemian vibe) or Bornheim (shops and social life)
- City
- Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
- Population
- Approximately 764,000 (Greater Metro: 5.6 million)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- WeWork (Taunusanlage 8) - €450/month; TechQuartier for startups
- Best Cafe for Work
- The Holy Cross Brewing Society (Fahrgasse 7), Hoppenworth & Ploch
- Networking Events
- Frankfurt Digital Nomads Meetup, Startup Safari Frankfurt
- Social Events for Expats
- InterNations Frankfurt, 'New in Frankfurt' Facebook Group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- FreeNow (most reliable), Uber, Bolt
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- DB Call a Bike, Tier, Lime, Voi
- Best Beach Nearby
- Mainstrand (city beach bar) or Langener Waldsee (20 mins away)
- Top Regional Airline
- Lufthansa CityLine
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa (Main hub at FRA), Condor
- Highway Access
- Frankfurter Kreuz (A3 and A5), busiest interchange in Europe
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Hbf)
- Public Transport Passes
- Deutschlandticket (€49/month for all local transit in Germany)
- Regional Travel
- RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund) S-Bahn and RB trains
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- University Hospital Frankfurt (Theodor-Stern-Kai 7)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Inside Yoga (Stephanstraße 3), Zenit Yoga
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Fit7Eleven (multiple locations), Holmes Place (Ziegelhüttenweg)
- Laundry Services
- Eco-Express Waschsalon (Alte Gasse 24)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Lieferando, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Frankfurter Grüne Soße (Green Sauce) and Apfelwein (Cider)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Savory (Burgstr. 79), Vevay (Kleiner Hirschgraben 10)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Iimori Patisserie (Braubachstraße 24)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Kleinmarkthalle (Fresh food), Lidl, Aldi
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de, Zalando, Otto
- Grocery Delivery
- REWE LieferService, Flink, Getir
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Alt-Sachsenhausen (traditional), Bahnhofsviertel (trendy/gritty)
- Local Brewery
- Brauerei Binding, Naiv (Craft Beer)
- Wine Bars
- Balthasar Ress Weinbar & Vinothek (Domplatz)
- Street Food Stalls
- Konstablerwache Market (Saturdays/Thursdays)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Muku (Ramen), Buffalo Steakhaus (Argentinian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Main Tower (Observation deck), Römerberg, Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Städel Museum (Museumsufer), Schirn Kunsthalle
- Historical Sites
- Goethe House, St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)
- Religious Sites
- Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus)
- Annual Events
- Museumsuferfest (August), Frankfurt Book Fair (October)
- Cultural Districts
- Museumsufer (South bank of the Main)
- Theater Venues
- Alte Oper (Old Opera), English Theatre Frankfurt
- Local Markets
- Wochenmarkt Schillerstraße (Fridays)
- Music Scene
- Robert Johnson (Offenbach - Techno), Jazzkeller Frankfurt
- Street Art
- Naxos-Halle area, various murals in Ostend
- Cooking Classes
- Genussakademie Frankfurt
- Art Galleries
- Die Galerie (Grüneburgweg), Galerie Neue Alte Brücke
- Historic Buildings
- The IG Farben Building (now Goethe University)
- Local Heritage
- The 'Eagle' coat of arms; history as the Free Imperial City
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Taunus Mountains (hiking/biking via S-Bahn)
- National Parks Nearby
- Hessischer Spessart Nature Park
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Mainuferpromenade (River bank paths)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Lohrberg (only vineyard inside city limits)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Enkheimer Ried nature reserve
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Ostpark (designated BBQ areas only)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- DHL (Packstations widely available), Hermes
- Tech Repair Services
- Apple Store (Große Bockenheimer Str.), CDX IT Service
- Table Tennis Spots
- Günthersburgpark (multiple outdoor concrete tables)
- Language Classes
- Goethe-Institut Frankfurt, VHS Frankfurt
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (Adickesallee 1)
- Community Centers
- Saalbau (various locations across districts)
- Gaming Lounges
- Force of Will Lounge
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Wiesbaden (Luxury nearby) or Spielbank Bad Homburg
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €8,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €340,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €220,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €8,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €480,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €300,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €600,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €360,000)
- Corporate Tax
- Approx. 30-33% (Combined 15% Federal + Trade Tax + Surcharge)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 25% (plus solidarity surcharge)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% (Reichensteuer)
- VAT
- 19% standard, 7% reduced
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, Aussensteuergesetz (AStG) applies
- Property Tax
- Yes, Grundsteuer (based on assessed value)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 6.0% in Hesse (Grunderwerbsteuer)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; standard freelance (Freiberufler) taxes apply