Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.3M
Population
311 km2
Area
208 Mbps
Internet
519m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
OBF (23km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Bavarian pride shines in Munich's beer gardens and baroque halls, where Alps views meet engineering precision. Western Europe's nomad haven delivers flawless connectivity, bike-friendly streets, and Oktoberfest vibes year-round under crisp, four-season skies.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Bavaria
Region
Europe
Population
1.3M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
519 m
Airport
OBF
GPS
48.14, 11.58
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
40,713 points of interest mapped in Munich — 131 per km2
Tech
208 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
24% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
40,713 total POIs 131.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2,363
Cafes
889
Bars
596
Fast Food
912
Shopping
Supermarkets
687
Convenience
166
Shopping Malls
72
Healthcare
Hospitals
41
Clinics
1,547
Pharmacies
359
Education
Schools
1,695
Universities
143
Libraries
114
Recreation
Parks
1,971
Playgrounds
3,568
Sports
1,849
Cinemas
40
Museums
87
Theatres
77
Transport
Bus Stops
3,312
Train Stations
413
Fuel Stations
173
Services
Banks
257
ATMs
429
Post Offices
154
Police
39
Fire Stations
73
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
208 Mbps
Download
65 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
68,923
Tests
23,296
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jul
3°
J
4°
F
7°
M
11°
A
15°
M
18°
J
19°
J
18°
A
15°
S
11°
O
7°
N
4°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 10.9 C Range: 2.7 - 19 C Rain: 1,298 mm/year Sunshine: 2,727 h/year
CITY SCORES
82.5
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
58.3
Overall
COST OF LIVING
BIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
76.1
Overall
24% cheaper than NYC
45.4
Rent
55% cheaper than NYC
63.5
Groceries
37% cheaper than NYC
81.9
Restaurants
18% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
OBF
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
23 km from center
~41 min ride
FUN FACTS
Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany.
As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg.
Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the 11th-largest city in the European Union.
The metropolitan area has around 3 million inhabitants, and the broader Munich Metropolitan Region is home to about 6.2 million people.
It is the third largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Munich known for?
Bavarian pride shines in Munich's beer gardens and baroque halls, where Alps views meet engineering precision. Western Europe's nomad haven delivers flawless connectivity, bike-friendly streets, and Oktoberfest vibes year-round under crisp, four-season skies.
How fast is the internet in Munich?
Munich has an average download speed of 208 Mbps and upload speed of 65 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Munich?
Munich has an average year-round temperature of approximately 10.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Munich?
Munich is served by OBF (Oberpfaffenhofen Airport), approximately 23 km from the city center.
What is the population of Munich?
The population of Munich is approximately 1.3M.
What infrastructure does Munich have?
Munich has 40,713 mapped points of interest, including 2,363 restaurants, 41 hospitals, 1,695 schools.
What country is Munich in?
Munich is located in Bavaria.