🛒 Major Discount Supermarkets in Germany

• Aldi – Excellent for fresh produce, dairy, and bulk deals
  🌐 https://www.aldi.com
• Lidl – Budget-friendly groceries and frequent weekly deals
  🌐 https://www.lidl.de
• Penny – Convenient for daily shopping near student neighborhoods
  🌐 https://www.penny.de
• Netto Marken-Discount – Good for staples and frozen items
  🌐 https://www.netto-online.de
• REWE – Slightly more premium but has wider variety and better online delivery
  🌐 https://www.rewe.de

💡 Tip: Many stores run weekly flyers (“Angebote”) offering big discounts on essentials. Check them online before shopping.

2. South Asian, Southeast Asian & African Grocery Stores

Major cities and university towns in Germany have ethnic grocery shops catering to students from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Ghana, and beyond.
    Popular stores across Germany:

• GoAsia – Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese groceries
  🌐 https://www.goasia.net
• Asia Markt Thai Binh Duong – Located in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and more – broad Asian grocery selection.
  🌐 https://www.asiamarkt-binhduong.de
• Bollywood Supermarkt (Indian) – Berlin Offers Indian spices, lentils, snacks, and frozen foods.
  🌐 https://bollywood-supermarkt.business.site
• Indien Shop Frankfurt – Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi ingredients
  🌐 https://www.indienshop.de
• AfroShop / AfroMarket – Common across cities like Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg — sells African spices, beans, and beauty products.
  Example:🌐 https://afromarkt-berlin.business.site
• Spice Village – Indian groceries delivered across Germany
  🌐 https://www.spicevillage.eu

💡 Tip: Many of these stores also deliver — useful during exams or winter months.

3. Halal, Vegetarian, and Specialty Stores

International students with dietary restrictions will find Germany inclusive and accommodating.

   Halal Stores & Butchers:

• Halalkauf.de – Nationwide Halal meat delivery
  🌐 https://www.halalkauf.de
• Halal supermarkets in major cities (Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne) — easily found via Google Maps
  Search: “Halal Fleisch Berlin” or “Halal Supermarkt Frankfurt”

   Vegetarian & Vegan Food Stores:

• • • Veganz – 100% vegan supermarket chain
      ➡️ https://veganz.com
    • Alnatura – Organic and vegetarian-friendly supermarket
      ➡️ https://www.alnatura.de
    • Denn’s Biomarkt – Known for bio/organic, gluten-free, and vegetarian products
      ➡️ https://www.denns-biomarkt.de

4. Food Delivery & Meal Apps

Busy with classes or living far from stores? Germany has reliable delivery options:

   Grocery Delivery:

• REWE Delivery Service
  🌐 https://shop.rewe.de
• Flink – 10-minute grocery delivery
  🌐 https://www.goflink.com
• Gorillas – Fast delivery, app-based
  🌐 https://gorillas.io

  Cooked Food Delivery:

• Lieferando – Most popular food delivery app(like Swiggy/Zomato)
  🌐 https://www.lieferando.de
• Wolt – Strong in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Leipzig
  🌐 https://www.wolt.com

💡 Student Tip: Look for “First Order” and “Referral” discounts — Lieferando often offers €5–€10 off for new users.

5. Eating on a Student Budget

• University Mensa (Canteens):
  Run by Studentenwerk, these canteens offer subsidized meals starting at €2.50–€4.
  Example (Berlin): https://www.stw.berlin/en/canteens.html
• Weekly Farmers’ Markets:
  Affordable fruits, vegetables, and fresh bread.
  Search: “Wochenmarkt + your city” (e.g. Wochenmarkt Heidelberg)
• Cooking with friends / batch cooking:
  Buying in bulk and sharing with flatmates reduces grocery bills
• Student Discounts at Restaurants:
  Show your university ID – some cafés offer 10–15% off for students