Financial capital, most international city in Germany, Mainhattan
Updated 13 August 2026
Frankfurt is not the most beautiful city but it is the most financially rewarding for Indians in banking and consulting. The community is smaller but very well-networked. The Indian grocery situation is the best in Germany — Hanauer Landstraße has more South Asian food options than almost anywhere outside London.
Banking (Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, ECB), consulting (BCG, McKinsey), tech (IT for finance), pharma (nearby)
Finance-focused — IIM, CA, MBA networks are very active
Most popular with expats, lively, good food scene
University area, more affordable, students and professionals
Near the airport road, many South Asian families
Largest concentration of South Asian grocery stores in Germany
Upscale Indian, popular for business dinners
Regular pooja and community events
8/10 — based on community size, grocery access, temples, events and cultural integration
