Living in Heidelberg

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Romantic university town on the Neckar river. Home to Germany's oldest university, SAP proximity, and a high concentration of international researchers and students.

University townSAP proximityResearch hubRomantic old town

Key Facts

Expat Score

82/100

Overall suitability

Cost of Living

💛 Medium

Avg. Rent (1BR)

€950/mo

City center

Population

163K

Transit Score

72/100

Public transport quality

Safety Score

86/100

Relative safety index

Internet Speed

120 Mbps

Average download

Languages

German, English

Commonly spoken

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