Cost of living in Munich, Germany

Summary of cost of living in Munich

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €4,833
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €2,873
  • Munich is the 2nd most expensive city in Germany (2 out of 9)
  • Cost of living in Munich is more expensive than in 75% of cities in Western Europe (20 out of 77)
  • Cost of living in Munich is more expensive than in 70% of cities in the World (69 out of 229)
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List of prices in Munich
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.55
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.25
12 eggs, large €3.76
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.78
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.19
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.97
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €0.99
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €7
2 liters of coca-cola €1.58
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.82
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €2,475
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,872
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €256
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,414
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €1,058
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €159
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €36
40” flat screen tv €435
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €173
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €5.19
Hourly rate for cleaning help €18
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €86
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €33
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €91
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €115
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €24,902
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €2.07
Monthly ticket public transport €61
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €22
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €8
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €63
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.81
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €1.95
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.22
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.19
Tube of toothpaste €1.33
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €23
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €46
2 tickets to the movies €24
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €147
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €62
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €4.56
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.01
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €494
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.12
1 month of gym membership in business district €41
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €7
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 173 prices entered by 39 different people.
Latest price update: June 03, 2023

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Munich position in our World Ranking

the world
69th
out of 229
western europe
20th
out of 77
germany
2nd
out of 9

Cheapest and most expensive products in Munich compared to other cities:

western europe
3rd
western europe
3rd

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