I have recently returned from a trip to Dusseldorf. Can anyone suggest a quick guide or link to reasonable price places to live. I hear that Berlin is cheaper than DD, however I have only visited West Berlin. What's it like in the East? I am hoping to start German conversation course but have limited knowledge of the language. I love parks, theatre and "artistic" areas (arty people, hippy places) . I am gay but the scene is not hugely important. Any suggestions to start with so i can investigate further. Thanks!
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Hi mikeysussex! Welcome on Expat-blog! 
I hope other members will be able to advice you.
I wish you good luck
Christine
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Are you only looking for a place in DD and Berlin? Or are you considering other cities/regions as well?
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These are the two places I know. Munich (I am told) is most expensive, so would not want the higher costs. I am very flexible and although like the "alternative" scene - would also like somewhere green, quiet and safe but with theatre and the arts available.
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I'm going through a similar quest trying to find a hip, artsy area in Munich, that's not crazy expensive...which, unfortunately, is not that easy.
I did a little research and found a cool website: Patroc Gay Travel Guide Europe 2010.
It has information on some hip gay-friendly districts and events in a few German cities: Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Dresden and Leipzig.
Hope this helps!
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Hi Ami
Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. Good luck in your search - i will check out the website you mentioned. Mike
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