Living in Munich
Affluent, safe and well-run, with strong engineering, automotive and tech employers — but the highest rents in Germany.
€1,450
Rent (1-bed)
€950
Other costs
€2,400
Total / mo
Munich (München) is prosperous and very livable: low crime, excellent transport, the Alps nearby, and major employers in automotive, engineering, insurance and tech. The catch is cost — it's the most expensive German city for rent.
Neighbourhoods internationals like
- Schwabing — classic, lively, near the university
- Maxvorstadt — students, museums, central
- Glockenbach / Isarvorstadt — trendy, central
- Sendling & Westend — slightly better value, well-connected
Getting started
- 1Budget realistically for rent — it's high; consider a WG to start.
- 2Do your Anmeldung, tax ID, bank account and health insurance.
- 3Get an MVV / Deutschland-Ticket for U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus.
Good to know: Bavaria has a lower church-tax rate (8%) than most states (9%) — relevant only if you're a registered church member.
Tip: Housing is the bottleneck. Start your search before you arrive and keep your application documents ready.