Essentials
- City
- Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- 1,550,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 120 Mbps (Fiber available via M-net or Telekom)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: Stadtsparkasse München, Commerzbank
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (sourced from the Alpine foothills)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Telekom (best coverage), Vodafone, O2. Prepaid SIMs from Lidl Connect or Aldi Talk
- Banking for Expats
- N26, Revolut, or Deutsche Bank for traditional services
- Accommodation
- Expensive; use Mr. Lodge for furnished business apartments
- Cashless Friendly
- Improving, but many traditional Wirtshäuser still requires cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Wunderflats, Airbnb (limited by city laws), The Flag Munich
- Budget Accommodation
- Wombat's City Hostel (approx. €35/night), Euro Youth Hotel
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Altstadt-Lehel or Maxvorstadt (near museums and Marienplatz)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Schwabing (vibrant, cafes) or Haidhausen (charming, quiet, good transit)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Mindspace Viktualienmarkt (Day pass €35, Monthly €450)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Lost Weekend (Maxvorstadt) - laptop friendly with vegan snacks
- Networking Events
- Munich Tech Night, Silicon Bavaria Meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- Internations Munich, 'Expats in Munich' Facebook Group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- FreeNow (Taxis), Uber (limited), Bolt
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- MVG Rad (City bikes), Tier, Voi (approx. €0.20/min)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Starnberger See (Percha Beach), 25 mins by S-Bahn S6
- Top Regional Airline
- Lufthansa (Hub)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways
- Highway Access
- Excellent; A8 (Salzburg), A9 (Berlin), A92 (Airport)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- München Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
- Public Transport Passes
- Deutschlandticket (€49/month for all regional transit)
- Regional Travel
- DB (Deutsche Bahn) Regional trains, FlixBus from ZOB
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Klinikum rechts der Isar (Ismaninger Str. 22)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Patrick Broome Yoga Studio, Hamam Sahra
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Fit Star (Budget - €25/mo), Leo’s Sports Club (Premium)
- Laundry Services
- Eco-Express Waschsalon (Adalbertstraße 12)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Lieferando, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Schweinshaxe (Pork knuckle) at Haxnbauer
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Max Pett (Pettenkoferstraße 8), Gratitude Eatery
- Best Dessert Spots
- Café Luitpold, Schmalznudel - Café Frischhut
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Viktualienmarkt (for local), Aldi Süd or Lidl (budget)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de, Zalando, Otto
- Grocery Delivery
- Rewe Lieferservice, Knuspr, Flink
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Glockenbachviertel (Müllerstraße area)
- Local Brewery
- Augustiner-Bräu, Hofbräuhaus, Paulaner
- Wine Bars
- Grapes Wine Bar (Puccini-Hof)
- Street Food Stalls
- Viktualienmarkt stalls, various Döner shops at Hauptbahnhof
- Popular International Cuisine
- L'Osteria (Italian), Takumi (Ramen)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, Neuschwanstein Castle (Day trip)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Deutsches Museum, Pinakothek Museums (3 sites)
- Historical Sites
- Residenz München, Odeonsplatz
- Religious Sites
- Asamkirche, Theatine Church
- Annual Events
- Oktoberfest (Late Sept - Oct), Starkbierfest (March)
- Cultural Districts
- Kunstareal (Museum District in Maxvorstadt)
- Theater Venues
- Bayerische Staatsoper, Residenztheater
- Local Markets
- Auer Dult (seasonal), Elisabethmarkt
- Music Scene
- Muffatwerk (Indie/Alternative), Jazzclub Unterfahrt
- Street Art
- Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (MUCA)
- Cooking Classes
- Kustermann Cooking School (Viktualienmarkt)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Thomas, Haus der Kunst
- Historic Buildings
- Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall)
- Local Heritage
- Traditional Bavarian Tracht (Lederhosen and Dirndl)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Englischer Garten (larger than Central Park, NYC)
- National Parks Nearby
- Berchtesgaden National Park (approx. 2 hours by car/train)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Isar River trails (stretching from north to south Munich)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Alter Peter (Church tower), Olympiaberg
- Birdwatching Locations
- Ismaninger Speichersee
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Isar River banks (designated zones in Flaucher area)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- DHL, Hermes, UPS (many Packstation kiosks)
- Tech Repair Services
- Apple Rosenstraße, Comsmile Repair Service
- Table Tennis Spots
- Augustiner-Keller (Beer garden has tables), Public parks
- Language Classes
- Goethe-Institut Munich, Münchner Volkshochschule (MVHS)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bayerische Staatsbibliothek (Stabi)
- Community Centers
- Gasteig HP8
- Gaming Lounges
- Pure Platinum (PC/Gaming), Munich eSports Hub
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Spielbank Bad Wiessee (45 mins away)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €14,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €580,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €9,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €380,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €13,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €828,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €8,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €528,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €13,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €1,056,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €8,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €656,000)
- Corporate Tax
- Approx. 30% (Combined 15% Federal + 15% Trade Tax)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 25% plus 5.5% solidarity surcharge
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% (plus solidarity surcharge)
- VAT
- 19% standard, 7% reduced
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, strict German AStG rules apply
- Property Tax
- Yes, Grundsteuer based on assessed value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3.5% (Real estate transfer tax in Bavaria)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No, high tax burden; no specific nomad visa/0% tax status