Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $16 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 ($5.97) | $6 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 ($1.31) | $0.89 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 ($3.79) | $3.03 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 ($2.99) | $3.45 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $5.94 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 ($2.36) | $4.14 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 ($2.12) | $2.86 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 ($1.07) | $1.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 ($1.70) | $2.30 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 ($1.95) | $2.83 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,505 ($2,695) | $2,647 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 ($2,015) | $1,538 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 ($261) | $220 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 ($1,522) | $1,288 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 ($1,139) | $846 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 ($171) | $126 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 ($39) | $74 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 ($468) | $264 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 ($186) | $184 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 ($5.58) | $13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 ($19) | $26 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($93) | $52 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($38) | $40 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($98) | $94 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($124) | $78 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 ($26,798) | $30,790 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 ($2.22) | $0.97 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 ($65) | $59 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($23) | $14 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 40% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 ($68) | $106 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 ($4.10) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 ($2.10) | $4.95 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 ($3.46) | $4.42 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 ($1.28) | $4.04 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 ($1.44) | $1.57 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 ($24) | $19 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 ($50) | $60 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($26) | $24 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 ($158) | $202 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($66) | $64 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 ($4.90) | $4.82 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 ($4.31) | $4.15 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 ($532) | $410 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 ($44) | $45 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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