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London vs Munich

Munich runs about 12% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 484 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,567/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Munich monthly
$3,567
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-12%
Munich relative to London
Rent gap
$600
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonMunich
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Munich $2,000. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Munich $593. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Munich $131. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Munich $249. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Munich $347. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Munich $131. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Munich $116. Cheaper in London.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonMunich
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,567 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6356✓
Housing2,600 USD2,000 USD✓
Utilities267 USD249 USD✓
Food617 USD593 USD✓
Transport282 USD131 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓347 USD
Lifestyle169 USD131 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓40.4%
Left over each month1,902 USD✓1,399 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,300 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,000 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD12,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10082/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality60/10074/100✓
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability90/100✓86/100
English proficiency100/100✓74/100
Nightlife94/100✓78/100
Family friendliness72/10086/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps150 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C10°C✓
Summer high23°C✓24°C
Winter low3°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,750 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓950 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Berlin

Munich runs about 12% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 484 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Munich cheaper?

Munich runs about 12% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 484 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Munich compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,965 in Munich, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Munich?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Munich scores 82 and 88. London averages 12°C against 10°C in Munich.