Move to Munich
Germany · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$1,600
Rent (2BR)
$2,200
Transport
$49/mo
Expat Community
4/5
🌟 Why Munich?
- ✓ Germany's highest salaries with strong engineering and auto industry
- ✓ Exceptional quality of life with Alps access in 1 hour
- ✓ Safe, clean, and efficient with world-class public transport
- ✓ Beer gardens, Oktoberfest, and Bavarian culture
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Schwabing
University area, cafes, English Garden nearby
$1,800/mo
Maxvorstadt
Museums, galleries, central, student-friendly
$1,700/mo
Haidhausen
French Quarter, pubs, traditional Bavarian charm
$1,600/mo
Sendling
Residential, affordable for Munich, good U-Bahn
$1,400/mo
✈ Airport
MUC (Munich Airport)
☔ Weather
Continental: warm summers (24C), cold snowy winters (-3C). Foehn winds bring sudden warmth. Alpine proximity.
🎓 Schools
Several high-quality options
💻 Coworking
Many (WeWork, Design Offices, Work Republic)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Do Anmeldung at KVR (Munich citizen office) within 14 days
- Get Deutschlandticket (49 EUR/month) for all public transport
- Open a bank account after Anmeldung
- Visit the English Garden and a traditional beer garden
- Register for health insurance
🏗 Top Industries
Automotive
Tech
Insurance
Engineering
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