Berlin Tech Lifestyle

Discussions center on Berlin's appeal as a tech and startup hub, including low costs, rent controls, vibrant scene, and comparisons to cities like Munich, San Francisco, and London.

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Sample Comments

Probiotic6081 Nov 25, 2023 View on HN

Sounds like the author hasnt been to Berlin in a while://

kindlez Aug 20, 2014 View on HN

I hear good things about Berlin.

L_226 Jul 5, 2019 View on HN

Is there something like this in Berlin?

plumeria Jul 28, 2019 View on HN

Is there something like this in Berlin?

immibis Dec 5, 2024 View on HN

you said Munich. Go look at Berlin.

soupdiver Aug 30, 2019 View on HN

I can confirm this as I'm living in Berlin :D

hashkb Sep 25, 2016 View on HN

This doesn't sound unique to Berlin.

igl Jan 22, 2014 View on HN

Privacy? lol-wat? 1990 is over. Berlin is hyped because it's a cool city at very low costs with easy visa's.

durnygbur Aug 11, 2021 View on HN

Berlin is SV without the sun, with grumpy people, and with entry level salaries.

doener Jul 21, 2017 View on HN

Not down for me. Berlin, Germany.