Munich travel budget

Munich: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Munich

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Munich for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2245* (2156 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4365* (4186 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 77 per person
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 6569* (6300 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Munich compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Munich in 2024 is 11% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Munich in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Munich by expense type

Restaurant budget in Munich

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Munich is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 32)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 27 to $ 58)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 6.3)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 6.3)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.7/can
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.3/bottle
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Munich

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Munich is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 65 to $ 335)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 75 to $ 326)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 153/night
($ 71 to $ 469)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 171/night
($ 76 to $ 380)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 379/night
($ 191 to $ 1037)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 127/month
($ 72 to $ 285)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 212/month
($ 72 to $ 1162)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 283/month
($ 89 to $ 1160)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 127/month
($ 64 to $ 384)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 255/month
($ 76 to $ 1240)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Munich

On average, the price of supermarket food in Munich is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 17)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.3 to $ 1.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Munich

On average, the price of transport in Munich is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 4.2)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.6/km
($ 2.4 to $ 3.1)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.7
($ 5.2 to $ 6.3)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 36/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 65)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Munich

On average, budget for leisure activities in Munich is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 12 to $ 16)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 32/hr
($ 21 to $ 37)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Munich

On average, shopping budget in Munich is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.6/pack
($ 8.3 to $ 11)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 96
($ 42 to $ 126)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 41
($ 21 to $ 83)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Munich
New York City → Munich
New York City → Munich
$ 1065
(fair price: $ 806)
Manchester → Munich
Manchester → Munich
Manchester → Munich
$ 217
(fair price: $ 172)
Sydney → Munich
Sydney → Munich
Sydney → Munich
$ 1442
(fair price: $ 1179)
Edinburgh → Munich
Edinburgh → Munich
Edinburgh → Munich
$ 259
(fair price: $ 202)
Dublin → Munich
Dublin → Munich
Dublin → Munich
$ 217
(fair price: $ 168)
Melbourne → Munich
Melbourne → Munich
Melbourne → Munich
$ 1492
(fair price: $ 1181)

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About this information on the cost of living in Munich

The information about the cost of living in Munich shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Munich was updated on 09-11-2024.

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