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Living in Frankfurt

A compact international business centre with exceptional air and rail connections and a broad commuter region.

City characterFRGlobal, compact, and more varied than its skyline suggests.

Best for: Finance, professional services, aviation, and international travel

HousingVery high housing pressure
TransportU-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and regional rail
WorkFinance · Professional services · Aviation
StudyMajor university and applied sciences options

Think regionally

Frankfurt's daily labour and housing market extends far beyond the city boundary. A regional rail connection can matter more than the municipality on your address.

Arrive prepared

Check city services for the registration process and use official transport planners for commuting decisions. Airport proximity should not be confused with every neighbourhood having the same connection.

Test the numbers

Would this city work with your income and rent?

Use a current warm-rent listing in the calculators. That is more useful than a citywide average.

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