"Housing, bureaucracy and "ease of settling in" are among the major problems faced by international residents in Germany, according to a new survey. The latest Expat Insider Survey released by InterNations, captures the opinions of over 10,000 expats living in 46 countries. The survey ranks everything from quality of life to digital challenges, and how easy it is make friends in the country. It also looks at the job prospects for foreign residents."
"Germany was ranked 42nd out of 46 countries in overall satisfaction. This disappointing result, largely unchanged from 2024 (50th out of 53 countries) suggests the country is struggling to make any real headway overcoming long-standing issues. It also suggests an ongoing disconnect between the image which Germany projects to the world of an open, modern, dynamic cultural and economic powerhouse with the everyday realities of struggling with issues around housing, bureaucracy, discrimination, and digital infrastructure."
"In the 2025 InterNations Expat Insider survey, Germany landed in last place (46th out of 46 countries) in the "Expat Essentials" category for the fourth consecutive year. Made up of four subcategories, Expat Essentials looks at how manageable international residents find life in a new country. Digital Life: Germany ranked 46th, the lowest in the survey, due to limited availability of online administrative services, poor internet connectivity compared to other countries, and widespread reliance on cash rather than digital payments."
International residents in Germany encounter major obstacles with housing availability, bureaucratic procedures, and settling in. A global survey of over 10,000 expats across 46 countries places Germany low in overall satisfaction and last in the Expat Essentials category for multiple years. Digital Life scores are particularly weak because of limited online administrative services, poorer internet connectivity, and widespread reliance on cash rather than digital payments. Persistent issues such as discrimination and strained digital infrastructure contrast with Germany's image as a modern economic and cultural powerhouse. Some positive data points remain, but negative factors dominate expat experiences.
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