American Vanessa Wachtmeister moved to Berlin, paying off $130K student debt while saving up to $3K monthly due to lower costs.

Vanessa Wachtmeister, a 33-year-old American, moved from Los Angeles to Berlin, Germany, and found lower living costs and better financial opportunities. Despite earning less, she paid off $130,000 in student debt and saves between $1,000 and $3,000 monthly, thanks to benefits like free healthcare and tuition. She enjoys Berlin's community and egalitarian culture and plans to apply for dual citizenship to move freely within Europe.

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