How much does life in Munich

For the Bavarian capital never ceases interest. Besides the fact that it is the IT-center of Germany, its institutions such as the Max Planck Institute, Heinz Maier-Leibnitz and the Technical University of Munich, has a worldwide reputation and are at the forefront of research and discoveries.

The labor market in Munich is one of the most sought after in Europe. A huge number of vacancies in various fields - from medicine to programming - allow us to consider this city as a place to work and live.

Cultural life in Munich no less diverse. On the city referred to as the jewel of Central Europe. A large number of museums, theaters and memorable historical sites lend the capital of Bavaria, a special flavor.

Meanwhile, Munich - the most expensive city in Germany. However, at the same time, according to the newspapers Merkur is, Munich ranks first in the country and fourth in the world as the city with the highest standard of living.

earnings

The average annual salary of a resident of Munich of 25,918 euros (1,954,287 rubles).

If we take the minimum bidWages in Germany: the minimum and average wages in Germany by occupation, salary table in 2018, 2017It will be equal to 8.84 euros (669 rubles) per hour, and then at 40-hour week, the monthly salary of 1 414.40 euros (107,058 rubles) gross. With regard to the final net income, it will depend on the tax man class (this explain below).

The average salary is equal to 22.58 euros (1709 rubles) per hour or 3612 euros (273,398 rubles) a month gross.

The highest monthly rate in the following sectors: banks; pharmaceutical, automotive and chemical industries; telecommunications.

As for the highly paid and sought after professions, Here the lead engineers in the construction and energy, information security, computer programmers, economists and sales managers.

taxes

There are six classes of tax in Germany:

• First class automatically gets lonely man.
• The second class is also assigned to non-family, but to educate children. It is, as a rule, mother- or father-single.
• The third and the most profitable of all acquires one of the family members. If one spouse salary significantly higher than the second, the third tax class selected for him, and the other goes to the fifth.
• The fourth class is assigned to couples where both family members earn about the same amount.
• Fifth grade is put to whose spouse chose the third.
• The sixth grade is usually enters into force in cases where the person works more than one job. One optionally counted by the tax class to which he is entitled, and the latter is assigned to the sixth grade.

Regardless of the tax class is held monthly sum, which includes deductions for medical insurance, the pension fund for insurance for unemployment and helplessness, which is equal to 20% of salary board.

Rental of property

The housing market in Munich - it's still the same headache. Given the increasing interest in the city and the shortage of available apartments, prices often soar to the heavens. If we look at the statistics in Germany, Munich residents spend 22% of their annual salaryHow many Germans spend on rent - and how much remains in the bag rental housing, significantly more than the cost of the inhabitants of other lands.

Prices for two-bedroom apartments in areas remote from the center start at 800 euros (60 553 rubles) per month and above.

Thus on one flat claim least two dozen candidates simultaneously. Two-bedroom apartments on the open market at the best of circumstances can be found between 1 and 200 euros (90 830 rubles) per month.

Most of surrendering apartments owned by private individuals. Large companies owning real estate in this area is much smaller. They are concentrated in the delivery of social housing.

Another option to get hold of the apartment - to find a company with its own housing stock. There will be an opportunity to get a one- or two-bedroom apartment in the privileged, by the standards of Munich, the conditions where water and electricity are included in the rent.

Students are most advantageous to take separate rooms, if there are no seats in the dormitories.

Medical insurance

As a rule, health insurance is deducted from the salary. There are several major health insurance schemes, such as TK and AOK. On one of them is a contract, and you can use health services without any restrictions.

Clinics in the Russian understanding in Germany are not available. There are hospitals and doctors' practices. Those largely open in homes, where rent and conducted patient acceptance. On the access plate indicates the name of the doctor's specialization, reception hours, phone number and floor. Whether you're a dentist, physician or podiatrist, they all operate on the same principle.

Most health care providers adopt the health insurance companies. An exception - Dentist. In this case, most of the patient picks up the costs.

Transport

Public transport in Munich allows you to reach any part of the city without incident. Whether it's a train, bus, metro or tram, they meet the needs of the most discerning of passengers.

The only test for the tourist or visitor of Munich - this is the notorious system of rings. The city center is within the first three rings, the neighborhood and the suburbs - this is an additional 13 rings. A total of 16. Each ring - an additional tariff. And then the most important thing - do not get confused: it is necessary to know how to buy tickets when traveling out of the ring into the ring. It is best to use a mobile application by MVG, where the route is calculated and the price of transportation.

We, for example, pay for an annual subscription to the three rings of 66,80 euro (5056 rubles) per month each.

To get to the Franz Josef-Strauss Airport, which is located in the 13th ring is necessary fork out 13 euros (984 rubles) per person or 24.30 euros (1839 rubles) for a group ticket for five man. The only plus - this is the daily charts covering all the 16 rings.

products

Prices of essential commodities, particularly food, is quite affordable. If you follow the weekly discounts and promotions, the purchase of products not hit hard on the budget. Also, there are shops, where excellent quality and low prices. They can be safely attributed Lidl, Aldi and Kaufland. A bit more expensive will buy products in retail outlets Rewe, Edeka, Tengelman.

Each store has the products well-known manufacturers as well as their own brand, which vary widely in cost, the quality can be similar.

Here is a small list of prices:

• Oil - 85 cents (64 rubles).
• Bread - 59 cents (44 rubles) per 500 g
• Sugar - from 59 cents (44 rubles) per 1 kg.
• Pasta - from 99 cents (75 rubles) per 500 g
• The eggs - from 1.29 euros (98 rubles) per 10 pieces.
• Milk 3.5% - from 69 cents (52 rubles) per 1 liter.
• Flour - 35 cents (26 rubles) per 1 kg.
• Ground coffee - from 4.69 euros (355 rubles) per 500 g
• Ground beef - from 2.39 EUR (181 RUB) 500 g
• Weigh beef - from 11,90 Euro (901 rubles) per 1 kg.
• Cheese Gouda - from 2.22 euros (168 rubles) per 400 g
• Ham - from 1.19 euros (90 rubles) per 200 g
• White sausage - from 2.19 euros (166 rubles) for 540
• Honey - from 5.49 euros (416 rubles) per 500 g
• Rice - from 89 cents (67 rubles) per 1 kg.
• Tomatoes - from 2.99 euros (226 rubles) per 1 kg.
• Apples - from 2.49 euros (188 rubles) per 1 kg.

The price of fruit and vegetables depends on the season: in summer cheaper winter expensive.

Clothing and Shoes

If you want to buy cheap, but quality shoes, the shoe chain store Deichman just what you need. As for the clothes and underwear, rescues highly popular C & A, which is found in every shopping mall.

We sometimes go to TK Maxx, which are held on a regular basis the sale of branded items from various online catalogs, sometimes discounts reach 70-80% of the original cost. However, the average - 30-50%, which is also a very nice bonus.

Leisure

The first step is to take the train and get to Marienplatz Square, which is decorated with the famous New Town Hall, made in neo-Gothic style. At this point the entire Old City of Munich, you can get around on foot. The Frauenkirche and the Viktualienmarkt are in the same place at arm's length. Walking tour of the many streets of the historical center will make a lasting impression.

In addition, there are still many notable places and attractions that are worth visiting on a mandatory basis, such as the English Garden and the Nymphenburg Palace.

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