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Berlin vs München: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Berlin, Germany and München, Germany.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

Germany

Berlin

€1,350monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2025.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Transport, Internet and mobile, Healthcare and insurance.

Rents in selected neighbourhoods €1,350 per month · 2025 · Selected area

Sources for Berlin →

Germany

München

€1,650monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2025.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Transport, Internet and mobile, Healthcare and insurance.

Rents in selected neighbourhoods €1,650 per month · 2025 · Selected area

Sources for München →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Berlin München Difference
Rent
€1,350 Selected area · 2025 · Rents in selected neighbourhoods
€1,650 Selected area · 2025 · Rents in selected neighbourhoods
Berlin 18% lower
Utilities
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Groceries
No published figure
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Not comparable
Transport
No published figure
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Fuel
No published figure
No published figure
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Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Childcare
No published figure
No published figure
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Education
No published figure
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Leisure
No published figure
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Reference subtotal
€1,350
€1,650
Not comparable

Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.

Common questions about Berlin and München

Is Berlin cheaper than München?
Compare published cost figures for Berlin, Germany and München, Germany. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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