From household chores to studying and leisure time: these tips will help you save on your student budget.
#1 Your student ID, your discount stamp
It is the classic entry ticket to the world of savings: the student card. There are discounts in many cinemas, museums, theaters, zoos etc. upon presentation. Anyone planning to study abroad should obtain their international student ID card (ISIC) in advance. This gives you discounts on train and flight tickets as well as discounts on hotels and attractions in more than 100 countries.
#2 Get student discounts
From IT equipment to clothes to language trips: Thanks to special offers, students can save in almost every situation. Exclusive student discounts, tariffs and subscriptions are clearly summarized on allmaxx.de .
#3 Budget in view
Where did all the coal go? You often ask yourself that at the end of the month. Many financial apps help you always keep your income and expenses under control. Recommended are My Finances (for iOS), You Need A Budget (YNAB) or MoneyControl .
#4 Buy secondhand books
Textbooks for studying are often quite expensive. These don’t always have to be bought new. Platforms like knickknacks.de or semesterbooks.de offer a large selection of used titles.
#5 Foods for lukewarm
Food sharing is a trend that has declared war on food waste. On sites like foodsharing.de , private individuals who may be going on vacation soon or who have simply bought too much can offer their surplus food. Simply enter your address and the search engine will tell you where nearby organic lettuce heads, rolls or meat can be picked up free of charge. Also a great site: mundraub.org . This reveals where local fruit can be harvested in public spaces.
#6 Travel cheaper
The BlaBlaCar ride-sharing platform is unbeatable in terms of price and, ideally, entertaining.
But special student rates are also offered for the BahnCard , long-distance buses (e.g. Eurolines ), flights (e.g. STA Travel ) or rental cars (e.g. Europcar ).
#7 Festival ticket in return for cooperation
Festival tickets now cost a lot of money. If you want to save yourself some euros, you can apply to work at Hurricane, Melt or Fusion, for example. Whether it’s putting on an entry wristband or serving drinks – helping hands are needed everywhere. That's why the ticket is free. And: Since we work in shifts, there is also time to celebrate.
#8 Rent clothes instead of buying them
Variety in your wardrobe is possible even on a small budget. Through sites like kleiderei.com , founded by two students, you can get stylish new items delivered to your home after paying a monthly fee and tailored to your own style specifications. After a month it is sent back - and a new package sets off on its journey. You can also get free or inexpensive clothes on swap sites like kleiderkreisel.de or kleiderkorb.de .
#9 The student is himself, or: Let grandpa do it!
In many student towns there are repair cafés and self-help workshops where, for example: B. Bicycles can be repaired. Includes tools and tips from professionals. If the washing machine in the shared apartment is broken or there is something wrong with the electrical system, you don't necessarily have to call in an (expensive) handyman. At rentarentner.de or my-hammer.de you can find a (retired, often cheaper) expert for every problem.
#10 Culture – (almost) free
From the tour to the concert: In almost every major city, certain websites provide information about free events. Tip for fans of theater, opera and classical concerts: It's often worth checking out shortly before the box office closes. Then remaining tickets are sold - often at a fraction of the normal price.
From household to leisure: We'll tell you how to protect your budget.
