Honestly, I feel a bit baffled by these figures. In Germany you'd need years of experience (decades? not sure) and perhaps a phd for a similar wage. Of course you can't completely compare the costs of living, but I suspect even at big firms you are more likely to be well below 1000 € as an intern, if paid at all.
I hear you! I'm a developer with 20 years experience including managing teams & production environments, and some of those outside estimates double my salary.