Expat Guide to Living in Munich

Whether you're already living in Munich or preparing to move to Munich, our Expat Guide to Living in Germany offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Munich. For answers to specific questions, visit our Germany Forum to talk with expats in Munich.

Moving to Munich, Germany

An expat living in Munich offers advice on moving to the southern German city. Great advice on getting a drivers license, renting a flat, and more.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Munich handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Munich by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Munich Reports

What are people's priorities in Munich - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Munich:

Living in Munich, Germany

Living in Munich, Germany

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More Moving to Munich Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Munich? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Munich? Below are some of the responses from expats in Munich:

Moving to Munich, Germany

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Reviews of Schools in Munich

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Munich. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Munich:

European School of Munich in Munich, Germany

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Munich. If you are already living in Munich, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Munich by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby in Munich Reports

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Munich? Below are some of the reports from expats in Munich:

Having a Baby in Munich, Germany

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Working in Munich Reports

What's it like to find a job in Munich? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Munich? Below are some of the reports from expats in Munich:

Working in Munich, Germany

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12 Expats Talk about What it's Like Living in Germany

Expats talk about living in Germany. From meeting people to adjusting to the German culture, expats offer a glimpse of life in Germany.

Expats talk about living in Germany. From meeting people to adjusting to the German culture, expats offer a glimpse of life in Germany. ...

Moving to Germany

Expats in Germany share 10 things they wish they had known before moving to Germany - from the importance of learning German to residency permits to understanding the culture and more.

Expats in Germany share 10 things they wish they had known before moving to Germany - from the importance of learning German to residency permits to understanding the culture and more....

8 Best Places to Live in Germany

Expats love Germany for its historic towns, festivals, Christmas markets and diversity. In this article, we cover 8 of the best places to live in Germany.

Expats love Germany for its historic towns, festivals, Christmas markets and diversity. In this article, we cover 8 of the best places to live in Germany....

An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Eifel , Germany

A couple from the UK discusses their decision to move abroad to reduce living costs and travel more. For now, they are living in Eifel, but the locals are not welcoming and they are considering moving again.

An Expat Talks about Moving to Munich, Germany

An expat living in Munich offers advice on moving to the southern German city. Great advice on getting a drivers license, renting a flat, and more.

An expat living in Munich offers advice on moving to the southern German city. Great advice on getting a drivers license, renting a flat, and more....