Budget for more than rent. Expect a Kaution (deposit) of up to three months, possibly a Provision (agency fee), and Betriebskosten (operating costs) on top of the base rent. Ask for the Bruttomiete — the all-in figure — before you fall in love with a place.
A befristet contract is time-limited, usually three years; unbefristet is open-ended. Time-limited is common and not a red flag, but it does mean planning your next move early.
Many hospitals offer staff housing (Personalwohnheim) for the first months. It is small and plain, but it removes deposits, furniture and a house-hunt from your first weeks — ask your employer before signing anything private.
Quick takeaways
- •Always ask for the all-in monthly figure
- •Deposit can be up to three months' rent
- •Ask your hospital about staff housing first
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