Daily costs per person in euros. Munich is pricier than Berlin but beer garden BYO food, €1 Sunday museums, and the Bayern-Ticket keep it reasonable.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: EUR (Euro) (1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €20–40 | €70–130 | €170+ | Hostels → boutique hotels → luxury hotels |
| Food | €12–22 | €25–45 | €60+ | Markets & street food → beer halls → fine dining |
| Transport | €5–9 | €10–18 | €25+ | Day ticket & walking → taxis → private car |
| Activities | €0–8 | €10–25 | €40+ | Free parks & churches → museums → castles & tours |
| Drinks | €5–11 | €12–22 | €30+ | Beer gardens → bars → cocktail bars |
| Daily Total | €42–90 | €127–240 | €325+ | $46–98 → $138–261 → $353+ |
Money-saving tips
Sunday €1 museums
The Alte Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne, and several other state museums charge just €1 on Sundays — world-class art for the price of a pretzel. This is the best museum deal in Europe.
Beer garden BYO food
Traditional Bavarian beer gardens allow you to bring your own food — only drinks must be purchased. Pack bread, cheese, radishes, and Obatzda from a supermarket. A Maß of beer (€9–11) and BYO food is a €12 dinner.
Bayern-Ticket
The Bayern-Ticket (€29 for 1 person, €10 per additional up to 5) covers all regional trains in Bavaria for a full day. Perfect for Neuschwanstein, Salzburg, Garmisch, and Nuremberg day trips.
MVV transport
Munich MVV single ticket (inner zone): €3.70. Day ticket: €8.80. Partner day ticket (up to 5 people): €17.80. The IsarCard weekly pass is €18.50 — worth it for 4+ days.
Free experiences
English Garden, Eisbach surfers, Isar riverbanks, Viktualienmarkt browsing, old town walking, Olympiapark grounds, BMW Welt showroom, and church interiors (Frauenkirche, Asamkirche, Theatinerkirche) are all free.
Cheap eats
Schmalznudel (€2) at Café Frischhut, Leberkässemmel (meatloaf sandwich, €3–4) from butchers, currywurst (€4), and döner (€5–7) keep food costs low. Student Mensa cafeterias near universities serve meals for €4–6.
