Yes. Having lived in New York for many years and visited Berlin several times in the last few, I can say that the cost of living there is skyrocketing. Also,

Yes. Having lived in New York for many years and visited Berlin several times in the last few, I can say that the cost of living there is skyrocketing. Also, 1/3 of the price to live in Berlin vs. NYC is a vast exaggeration, especially if you're talking about an English-speaker looking for short-term digs.