Livability scores

• Walkabilityⓘ 18 / 20

  Munich ranks among Europe’s most walkable cities, with central areas scoring around 90–96 on Walk Score and top positions in EU walkability studies.

  Sources:

  • Walk Score – central Munich example
  • Walk Score – methodology
  • City of Munich – Walkability Index report (PDF)
  • Euronews – Munich leads global walkability ranking
• Rail Connectivityⓘ 9.3 / 10

  Munich Hauptbahnhof is a major German and European rail hub with dense long‑distance, regional and S‑Bahn connections across the country and beyond.

  Sources:

  • Deutsche Bahn – Munich Hauptbahnhof station info
  • Deutsche Bahn – long-distance network map (PDF)
  • Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft – regional rail in Bavaria
• Public Transitⓘ 10 / 10

  Munich’s MVV network integrates U‑Bahn, S‑Bahn, trams and buses, offering comprehensive, high‑frequency coverage across the city and region.

  Sources:

  • MVV – Munich Transport and Tariff Association overview
  • MVG – Munich public transport (U-Bahn, tram, bus)
  • MVV – network plan
• Affordability 5.3 / 10
• Safetyⓘ 9 / 10

  Munich shows high safety with low crime; Numbeo users rate safety strongly and Bavarian police statistics report comparatively low crime rates.

  Sources:

  • Numbeo – Munich crime and safety indices
  • Bavarian Police – Crime Statistics 2023 (PKS Bayern)
  • City of Munich – Security report (Sicherheitsbericht)
• Air Qualityⓘ 9 / 10

  EEA data show Munich’s air quality generally in the good to moderate range, with PM2.5 levels mostly below or near WHO guideline thresholds.

  Sources:

  • European Environment Agency – Air quality in Germany
  • EEA – Air quality index viewer (Munich stations)
  • German Environment Agency (UBA) – Air data
• Quality Of Lifeⓘ 10 / 10

  Numbeo and Mercer rank Munich very high for quality of life, reflecting strong incomes, infrastructure, safety, health care and environment.

  Sources:

  • Numbeo – Quality of Life in Munich
  • Mercer – Quality of Living City Ranking overview
  • City of Munich – Key socio-economic indicators
• Food Cultureⓘ 8 / 10

  Munich combines rich Bavarian culinary tradition with numerous acclaimed restaurants, including multiple entries in the Michelin Guide.

  Sources:

  • Michelin Guide – Restaurants in Munich
  • City of Munich Tourism – Eating and drinking in Munich
• Car Free Practicalityⓘ 9 / 10

  Dense transit, walkable central areas and cycling infrastructure make everyday life in Munich feasible without owning a car.

  Sources:

  • City of Munich – Mobility strategy (Mobilitätsstrategie München)
  • MVV – public transport network and services
  • Euronews – Munich top in walkability including car-free spaces

Advantages & drawbacks

Monthly costs

• Estimated monthly cost €2,400 – €2,800
• Monthly transit pass €49