Cost of living in Munich/Greater Munich Area
Naturally, the cost of living depends on your needs and lifestyle. However, living in Munich is relatively expensive compared to other German cities. As a rule, you can expect to spend 1,300 Euros-2,000 Euros monthly as a single person. Most of this will be for rent. If you move to Munich with your family, the costs will increase accordingly. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment ranges from 1,200 to 1,600 euros a month.
Average costs per person/for a one-person household:
| Rent for shared living or studio apartment (including utilities) | at least 800 Euros; 800-1,200 Euros |
| Food | at least 300 Euros |
| Transportation/Local public transit | 29 Euros/ 49 Euros |
| Telecommunication: Phone/internet/radio and TV fees | 50-60 Euros |
| *Health insurance (if not employed/scholarship holder) | 90 Euros to 150 Euros |
| Estimation Cost of Living Munich | at least 1,300 Euros; average 1,300-2,000 Euros |
Cost of living in Heilbronn and Straubing
The cost of living at the other TUM locations tends to be less than in Munich and Freising. This is mostly due to the lower cost of rent. As a rule, you can expect to spend 900 Euros-1,200 Euros a month as a single person. If you are moving to Heilbronn or Straubing with your family, the costs will increase accordingly. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment ranges from 800 to 1,200 Euros a month in Straubing or Heilbronn.
Average costs per person/for a one-person household in Straubing or Heilbronn:
| Rent for shared living or studio apartment (including utilities) | 400-800 Euros |
| Food | at least 300 Euros |
| Transportation/Local public transit | 29 Euros/ 49 Euros |
| Telecommunication: Phone/internet/radio and TV fees | 50-60 Euros |
| *Health insurance (if not employed/scholarship holder) | 90 Euros to 150 Euros |
| Estimation Cost of Living Heilbronn/Straubing | at least 900 Euros; average 900-1,200 Euros |