Munich Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
95
Munich
vs
100
New York City
Munich is 5 pts cheaper
Rent
92
Munich
vs
100
New York City
Munich is 8 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Munich
vs
100
New York City
Munich is 12 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Munich
vs
100
New York City
Munich is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
95
Munich
vs
100
New York City
Munich is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Munich
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Munich salary
| Salary in Munich | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $52,632 | $2,632 more |
| $75,000 | $78,947 | $3,947 more |
| $100,000 | $105,263 | $5,263 more |
| $125,000 | $131,579 | $6,579 more |
| $150,000 | $157,895 | $7,895 more |
| $200,000 | $210,526 | $10,526 more |
Munich vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 5%. Munich is the more affordable option.
Rent: Munich has a rent index of 92, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Munich: $3,096/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Munich wins 5, while New York City wins 1.
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