Why is Munich so expensive?


Why is Munich so expensive? Mostly due to the ridiculously high costs for renting or buying property (apartements and houses). There are too many people in Munich, the city is overcrowded with too much people earning and/or having too much money and ever more people will come in the next decades.


Is English widely spoken in Munich?

The official language of course, is German, although English is very widely spoken.


Is Munich a walkable city?

Munich is an extremely walkable city. The old town and surrounding areas can easily be explored on foot, as can all of the city's parks, and the main shopping area is completely pedestrianized.


Is Munich safe to walk at night?

Munich is very safe at night. When it gets dark, a foreign city is often twice as scary – especially when you don't speak the language and you don't know the place very well. But, generally speaking, there is no reason to be scared of walking home alone in the dark – there are just no crime statistics to support it.


What are the 3 most expensive German cities?

Germany's Most Expensive Cities
  • Number 1 – Munich.
  • Number 2 – Frankfurt am Main.
  • Number 3 – Hamburg.
  • Number 4 – Düsseldorf.
  • Number 5 – Stuttgart.


What is the most expensive country in Europe for food?

Switzerland is the most expensive country for food, Norway for non-alcoholic beverages, Iceland for alcoholic beverages and Ireland for tobacco within the group of 36 participating countries.