City comparison
23 attributes compared, 23 with verified data on both sides. The higher value in each row is bolded for scanning — higher isn’t always better (e.g. lower cost), so weigh each against your goal.
London
7
metrics won
Munich
16
metrics won
Munich wins on 16 of 23 comparable money metrics. Details below — and remember, “better” depends on your goal.
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index (index) | 137 | 91 | −46 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Count (count) | 40 | 13 | −27 |
Analysis
London and Munich are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.
Decision intelligence
Every value is backed by stored evidence and a confidence score. Information is for general guidance only.
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Groceries (mid) (/month) | $395 | $363 | −31.94 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal (/meal) | $24 | $17 | −6.68 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (/visit) | $158 | $68 | −89.89 |
| Health Insurance (/month) | $197 | $318 | +120.11 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent — 1BR City Centre (/month) | $3,159 | $1,928 | −1,230.79 |
| Rent — 1BR Outside Centre (/month) | $2,237 | $1,474 | −763.14 |
| Rent — 3BR City Centre (/month) | $5,922 | $3,515 | −2,406.96 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Program Count (count) | 8 | 7 | −1 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps (/month) | $46 | $43 | −2.97 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Index (score) | 54 | 80 | +26 |
| Digital Nomad Score (score) | 70 | 72 | +2 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (count) | 8,900,000 | 1,500,000 | −7,400,000 |
| Latitude (degrees) | 51.507 | 48.135 | −3.372 |
| Longitude (degrees) | -0.128 | 11.582 | +11.71 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile 10GB (/month) | $20 | $23 | +2.94 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing power index (index) | 62 | 99 | +37 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savings score (score) | 0 | 25 | +25 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Income Tax Rate (%) | 33% | 39% | +6 |
| VAT Rate (%) | 20% | 19% | −1 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass (/month) | $237 | $56 | −181.32 |
| Attribute | London | Munich | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities (85 sqm) (/month) | $329 | $295 | −34.18 |
Across the 23 shared metrics, London posts the higher figure on 15 and Munich on 8. Whether higher is better depends on the metric — lower is preferable for costs and taxes, higher for salaries and economic output.
Questions
London and Munich are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.
London is -0.128 degrees and Munich is 11.582 degrees, a difference of about 101%.
London is 0 score and Munich is 25 score, a difference of about 100%.
London is 8,900,000 count and Munich is 1,500,000 count, a difference of about 83%.
London is $237 /month and Munich is $56 /month, a difference of about 77%.
On monthly transit pass, Munich is the lower of the two (London: $237 /month, Munich: $56 /month). Overall affordability depends on which costs matter most to you.