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This is an example of how expensive it is to be poor. Leaving cheaply (by getting cheaper accomodation) costs money. And many people can't afford to earn enough
by rmc 12y ago
This is an example of how expensive it is to be poor. Leaving cheaply (by getting cheaper accomodation) costs money. And many people can't afford to earn enough to break out of it.
(BTW Germany has expensive costs with moving. 3 to 6 months rent up front is very common)
- raverbashing 12y agoBut this is the rental agent commission (Provision), there are several choices without provision Also, it's the "cold rent" (without any additions)
- ido 12y agoYep, in Germany 3-6 months is normally a deposit (Kaution) that you get back when you move out (so unless it's your first place you can roll your previous apartment's deposit into the new one's). It's not unusual to find apartments without a commission or with a commission of 1-2 months.
- erikb 12y agoAlso after the first apartment it's a little less overhead because you get the money from one landlord and give it to the next.