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Discover the ins and outs of living in Germany from British members in our InterNations community.

Living abroad can be an exciting adventure, yet there are times when you might just want to meet people from home. Maybe you want to share your experience of life in Frankfurt. Or you’re seeking for advice from people who’ve been through the same things before.

Whether you’re looking for the best fish and chips spot, craving English snacks like Walkers crisps, or need a buddy to watch football or the Six Nations Championship with — our community has got you covered.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Frankfurt

36,772

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British members

monthly events

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and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

The pros and cons of living in Frankfurt

No place is perfect — there’s always the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out what our British members love about Frankfurt but also the challenges they face.

Pros of living in Frankfurt

Public transport: Public transport in Germany is much cheaper compared to the UK, especially if you’re a regular traveler and get the monthly pass. Frankfurt’s transport system is efficient and can be used to travel to almost anywhere in the city and its surrounding areas.

Ease of travel: Frankfurt’s very central location in Europe makes it the perfect transport hub for traveling to other parts of Germany and the continent, whether by car, rail, or plane. Frankfurt Airport is located just a 30-minute drive from the city center. One of Europe’s busiest airports, it offers flights to almost anywhere in the world.

Job opportunities: Frankfurt is very international, so there are many job opportunities in English compared to other parts of Germany. It’s also a major financial hub, so if you’re in the fields of finance or IT, there may well be a good job waiting for you in Frankfurt.

Cons of living in Frankfurt

Bureaucracy: There are many horror stories about German bureaucracy. It can be difficult to navigate, few things can get done online, and often the offices are not too helpful or friendly, either.

Language barrier: Normal day-to day activities and interactions are do-able without knowing German. But doctor appointments, official paperwork, finding rental apartments, and so on are much harder without local language skills. And connecting with the locals, who’re often described as distant, is not made easier by not speaking the language ...

Taxes: Depending on how much you earn, taxes can go up to 45% of your income. And this is in addition to social security contributions.

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My favorite things about life in Frankfurt? The public transport and the opportunity to travel. (British member in Frankfurt)

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Frequent questions about expat life in Frankfurt

Where can I meet other Brits in Frankfurt?

Try visiting popular sports bars and Irish pubs in Frankfurt. O’Reilly’s, for example, regularly shows football and rugby games, including the Six Nations Championship. Champions Frankfurt and Yours Sportsbar are popular spots to watch games, too.

However, in our opinion, that’s doing it the hard way. Why not join events specially designed for Brits and other English-speaking expats in Frankfurt? Our InterNations events offer a great opportunity to connect with fellow global minds.

And they include our Newcomers’ Events, which are geared towards introducing newcomers to the community, so you can make your first friends fast here in Frankfurt. It’s a whole lot easier than trying your luck in a bar.

How much money should I make to live in Frankfurt?

The average cost of living in Frankfurt can range from 1,800 to 2,700 EUR depending on if you’re a single person or a family of four. Most people say to live comfortably in Germany with your family, you should earn about 5,000 EUR monthly.

Let’s break down the monthly costs of living in Frankfurt:

	EUR	GBP (approx.)
Rent for a studio apartment	1,200	1,020
Rent for a small family home	2,200	1,850
Utilities (power, water, etc.)	300	250
Mobile phone & internet	25	20
Public health insurance	min. 7.3% of gross salary
Public transport	63	55
Groceries (per person)	200–350	170–300
Meal at a restaurant (per person)	20	17

Will I be able to survive in Frankfurt without speaking German?

Frankfurt is a very international city that not only receives a substantial number of tourists every year but is also the Germany's major financial hub. So, it’s not too hard to get around with no to very limited language skills.

Still, this is bound to feel limiting at some point, and you’ll find yourself hitting that proverbial language barrier. The most challenging moments usually occur when you must get official paperwork done, need to find a flat, are going to see a doctor, etc.

So best treat your time in Frankfurt as an opportunity to learn some German. There is a wide variety of language schools and apps that allow you to learn on your own time and budget.

To make your time in Frankfurt a bit easier, we have collected some services that cater to English speakers (these services are not affiliated with or endorsed by InterNations):

Frankfurt Doctors — A list of English-speaking doctors in Frankfurt; includes their location so you can find one close to you

Zahnarzt: Arztsuche — A list of English-speaking dentists in Frankfurt am Main

Airport Hospital — Emergency care in English at the airport hospital in terminal 1

Taxmain — Tax lawyer in Frankfurt; speaks fluent English.

DayInterpreting — Get connected to a native German speaker on your phone and use the loudspeaker to have an instant interpreter with you.

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What I like about my life in Frankfurt? The safe economy and politics. (British member in Frankfurt)

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Meet British expats at our events in Frankfurt

Making friends and building a network in a new city can be hard.

At InterNations events, everyone is from somewhere else and it’s completely normal to introduce yourself to people and ask them about their own expat journey. You’ll get to know a bunch of international people and other Brits in no time and get first-hand information about your new home Frankfurt.

Check out our upcoming events and become part of Frankfurt’s large expat family. Newcomers’ Events, for example, are geared specially towards people that are new to the city.

Our event hosts (called Ambassadors) can’t wait to welcome you and to introduce you to other expats living in Frankfurt.

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InterNations events have given me the opportunity to meet new people, have a laugh with like-minded people, discuss current events and different situations. (InterNations member)

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Live Jazz in the Garden

27. June 2026, 18:30

22 attendees

Dear all, Join us for the cool jazz open-air in one of the city's most beautiful gardens - Liebighaus garden. The band FÄZZ won many prizes for their music & creativity, and they will be accompanied this evening by the singer and songwriter Lea Reichel. There will be drinks & snacks to be bought on

Let's Explore the Bergstraße

28. June 2026, 10:10

15 attendees

Dear Hikers, South of Darmstadt, we will explore the western edge of the Odenwald forest. It is a region with great vistas aross the Rhine, lots of castles and, as you may have guessed, a good supply of wine. Our hike will take us from Zwingenberg up the highest mountain, the Melibokus. After having

Sunday Inline Skating

28. June 2026, 15:00

1 attendees

Dear Skaters, Let's go for a fun Inline Skating session Sunday afternoon along the Main again. We’ll meet at the Parkplatz Mainufer and skate together along the river for as long as we feel like. If we’re in the mood, we can also take a break and stop for a drink. Looking forward to seeing you there

InterNations Frankfurt | Summer Garden Party @ MainNizza!

29. June 2026, 19:00

93 attendees

Join us for a beautiful summer evening at MainNizza, one of Frankfurt’s most renowned venues, as it welcomes the InterNations network for a special Sommer Garten Evening Party. We will enjoy the charming Sommer Garten, seated among olive trees and lush greenery, while taking in the ever-changing sp

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Our Global Partners

There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join if you’d like to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Frankfurt.

These groups are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Frankfurt’s finest restaurants, comedy nights with the Stand Up Comedy Group, and all kinds of outings with other expats to explore all that this German city has to offer.