Croatian family in Germany struggles with €1,800 salary and high living costs

A family that recently moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Germany reports that an €1,800 (3,520 KM) monthly salary barely covers basic expenses. Their rent is €1,100 and kindergarten fees add another €300, leaving little for other necessities.

The parents face additional challenges: the child has difficulty adapting due to language barriers, and the mother, who does not speak German, has been unable to find work. The family is exploring German social assistance such as housing subsidies (Wohngeld), partial kindergarten funding, and child benefits (Kindergeld) through local youth offices or charitable organisations like Caritas.