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Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪
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Nomad Score: 64%

Essentials

🏙️ City Frankfurt is a major financial hub in Germany, known for its skyline and cultural landmarks.
👥 Population approx. 750,000
💻 Internet Speed average 100 Mbps
💸 Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.07 USD, Euro is the official currency.
🚰 Tap Water Drinkable
🔌 Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
📶 SIM Card Telekom, Vodafone, O2 are the main mobile providers.
💳 Banking for Expats Revolut, N26, Deutsche Bank are popular among expats.
🛌 Accommodation Options available on Airbnb, Spotahome, and local rentals.
💳 Cashless Friendly Yes, cards accepted widely.
🏠 Short Term Rentals Airbnb and local platforms provide numerous listings.
🛏️ Budget Accommodation a&o Hostel Frankfurt is a popular choice.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists Altstadt (Old Town) is ideal for tourists.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Frankfurt Westend is recommended for its cafe culture and coworking spaces.

Working and Networking

🏢 Best Coworking Space Spaces Frankfurt and WeWork offer great facilities.
Best Cafe for Work Cafe Einsteins is popular among remote workers.
💼 Networking Events Meetups and tech events are frequent, check Meetup.com for schedule.
🥂 Social Events for Expats InterNations Frankfurt hosts regular gatherings for expats.

Transportation

🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App Free Now and Uber are widely used.
🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental Tier and Lime provide easy access to scooter rentals.
🏖️ Best Beach Nearby There are no beaches, but nearby lakes like Langener Waldsee offer a beach-like experience.
✈️ Top Regional Airline Lufthansa is the main regional carrier.
✈️ Top International Airline Lufthansa, British Airways, and Air France operate from Frankfurt Airport.
🛣️ Highway Access A3 and A5 are major highways connecting Frankfurt to other cities.
🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) is one of Europe's largest.
🚍 Public Transport Passes Frankfurt Card offers unlimited travel on public transport.
✈️ Regional Travel S-Bahn and regional trains provide easy access to nearby cities.

Health and Wellness

🏥 Best Hospital Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt is a leading hospital.
🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers Yoga and Sport is a popular studio.
🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers Fitness First and McFIT are widely available.
🧺 Laundry Services Wash&Go provides convenient laundering services.

Food and Drink

📱 Best Food Delivery App Lieferando is a popular food delivery service.
🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try Try Frankfurter Würstchen, a local sausage specialty.
🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options Kopps is a well-regarded vegan restaurant.
🍫 Best Dessert Spots Café Laumer is famous for its traditional German cakes.
🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots Kleinmarkthalle offers a variety of local products.
🛒 E-commerce/Online Store Amazon.de and Otto.de are popular online marketplaces.
🛒 Grocery Delivery Rewe and Edeka offer online grocery shopping.
🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area Sachsenhausen is known for its vibrant nightlife and cider houses.
🍻 Local Brewery Frankfurter Brauhaus offers tours and tastings.
🍷 Wine Bars Weinwirtschaft is a great spot for wine tasting.
🍲 Street Food Stalls Street food markets like Kleinmarkthalle attract food lovers.
🍕 Popular International Cuisine Café Crumble serves excellent international dishes.

Culture and Attractions

🎟️ Must-See Landmarks Römer and St. Bartholomew's Cathedral are iconic sights.
🏛️ Museums & Art Venues Städel Museum showcases European art from the 14th century onwards.
🏰 Historical Sites Frankfurt has many historical buildings in Altstadt.
🕍 Religious Sites Paulskirche is a significant historical church.
🎉 Annual Events Frankfurt Book Fair is one of the largest events globally.
🎨 Cultural Districts Sachsenhausen is famous for its museums and galleries.
🎭 Theater Venues Frankfurt Opera is among the finest in Germany.
🛍️ Local Markets Weekly markets in Kleinmarkthalle are filled with local produce.
🎼 Music Scene Batschkapp and Nachtleben are popular music venues.
🎨 Street Art The city features murals and graffiti art in various neighborhoods.
🧑‍🍳 Cooking Classes Frankfurt Cooking School offers diverse culinary experiences.
👩‍🎨 Art Galleries Galerie flows is a prominent contemporary art venue.
🕰️ Historic Buildings The Alte Nikolaikirche is one of the oldest buildings.
🏴 Local Heritage Frankfurt's history is intimately tied to its cultural festivals and fairs.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes The Frankfurt City Forest offers serene walking and biking paths.
🏞️ National Parks Nearby Taunus Nature Park is easily accessible for hikes.
🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths The River Main has scenic paths perfect for cycling.
🌄 Scenic Viewpoints The Main Tower provides stunning views of the skyline.
🦉 Birdwatching Locations Niederrad meadows are popular among birdwatchers.
🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots The Battle Hill area has designated spots for bonfires.

Other Services and Amenities

📦 Parcel Delivery Service DHL and Hermes offer reliable parcel services.
🛠️ Tech Repair Services MediaMarkt provides tech repair and support.
🏓 Table Tennis Spots Wiesbaden Street is known for its ping pong clubs.
🧑‍🏫 Language Classes Frankfurt International School offers German language courses.
📚 Libraries & Study Spots Frankfurt University Library is a great space for studying.
🏘️ Community Centers The FfM intercultural center offers various community activities.
🕹️ Gaming Lounges Medius Gaming Lounge provides gaming opportunities.
🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls CasinoBad Homburg is a popular gaming destination.

Business

🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €140,000)
🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €112,000)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €192,000)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €150,000)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €240,000)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €184,000)
💼 Corporate Tax 15% standard corporate tax rate.
💵 Dividend Withholding Tax 26.375% tax applies to dividends.
🏦 Tax System Progressive taxation based on worldwide income.
📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket 45% for income above €274,613 per year.
🧾 VAT Standard Value Added Tax rate 19%.
🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, Germany has strict CFC regulations.
🏠 Property Tax Annual property tax based on local municipal rates.
🏠 Property Transaction Tax 6% standard rate for property purchases in Frankfurt.
💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Germany does not offer specific tax benefits for digital nomads.

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