I agree. Berlin's inofficial motto is "Arm aber Sexy!" (Broke but sexy). And that's exactly what to expect from your quality-of-life-situation if you go there.

I agree. Berlin's inofficial motto is "Arm aber Sexy!" (Broke but sexy). And that's exactly what to expect from your quality-of-life-situation if you go there. In Berlin, all the bonusses the article mentions (berlin's bohemme flair, the tech scene & cool-hip startups, cheap housing) will be paid for by your lower income. While it's a trade-off that could be worthwile for some, I thank god that the rest of Germany has enough old-money lying around, sucking up developers like there's no tomorrow.