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.
