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Munich vs London

Munich runs about 13% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 481 USD a month.

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+13%
London relative to Munich
Rent gap
$600
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, London $2,600. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, London $617. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, London $282. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, London $267. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, London $169. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, London $107. 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

MetricMunichLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)56✓63
Housing2,000 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities252 USD✓267 USD
Food593 USD✓617 USD
Transport131 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare347 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate40.4%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,396 USD1,902 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety82/100✓66/100
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality74/100✓60/100
Public transport92/10092/100
Walkability86/10090/100✓
English proficiency74/100100/100✓
Nightlife78/10094/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓72/100
Median broadband150 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓12°C
Summer high24°C23°C✓
Winter low-2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall950 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/London

Munich runs about 13% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 481 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Munich or London cheaper?

Munich runs about 13% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 481 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Munich?

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

Which has better quality of life, Munich or London?

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