Is Berlin or Munich better?

Berlin vs Munich: The main differences. Munich is the most affluent region in Germany, while Berlin is a vibrant hot pot of many different cultures and expats. Munich is very clean, quite expensive, you can experience a lot of traditional cultures, and the bavarian food & beer is quite famous throughout the world.



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Cost of Living Comparison Between Munich and Berlin You would need around 5,554.2€ in Berlin to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 5,100.0€ in Munich (assuming you rent in both cities).

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With almost 3.8 million inhabitants, the undisputed number 1 is the German capital of Berlin. Each of the city's districts has its own unique atmosphere, from chic to grung to hip to international. Of course, there are plenty of places of interest here, including the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building.

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So why is Berlin cheap? Short answer: history. Berlin had a population of over four million in the 1930s – and yet it still hasn't recovered that level of population, nearly one hundred years on. There was the devastation of WWII, division during the Cold War, and the chaos of immediate reunification in the 1990s.

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Language: German is the main language spoken in Munich, but English is taught in schools and visitors will encounter many English speakers. Many restaurants have English menus available. Currency: Germany is a member of the European Union and therefore uses the Euro.

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