Dubbed by its former mayor as “poor but sexy”, Berlin has fostered a large community of creatives including artists and musicians for over a decade. Its artsy appeal and extremely low rents, in comparison to its European counterparts, have drawn a new wave of entrepreneurs building up the city’s startup scene. Along with foreign investments, this influx has ramped up property values, earning Berlin the top spot on a global list of cities with the fastest rising property prices.

VICE News spent a day with a comedy club owner to see how he keeps a creative venture running in a changing city.

Making It, a globe-trotting look at how far your money will take you in one particular city.

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