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PROGEDO Deutschland GmbH & Co KG
Phone: +49 (0)40 370 811 50
E-mail: muenchen@progedo.de
Managing Directors: Agata Seget and Theresa Walther
Munich branch:
Uffinger Straße 2
81477 München
Leitung: Susanne Fischer
In München-Obersendling finden Kunden und Interessenten das Büro der PROGEDO Relocation Agency Munich.
Our local team offers companies and individuals fast, highly competent advice and targeted services on all aspects of relocation, settling-in, and immigration of foreign workers and their families.
Whether for established companies or young start-ups – our team of experts is there for you!
Our team in Munich offers companies and private individuals competent advice and targeted services on the topics of relocation from abroad or within Germany, apartment searches, settling in, and immigration of foreign workers and their families.
The PROGEDO Munich location serves not only the Bavarian capital but also the greater Munich area as well as Ingolstadt, Augsburg and Donauwörth
Munich is considered a particularly charming and livable city far beyond Germany's borders. This is why Munich continues to grow rapidly: a veritable "baby boom" and immigration from Germany and abroad are accelerating the process. In Munich, everything is simply twice as expensive as the national average: property prices are double and rents are twice as high. There is a real housing shortage. Without local and well-connected specialists, it's almost impossible to find the right apartment. Our local relocation managers always keep a close eye on where opportunities are opening up for those looking for housing.
Furnished or unfurnished apartment, small or large home – thanks to their know-how, our relocation specialists will find the perfect apartment for you!
In addition to professional support during Apartment search We are also happy to support you with topics such as Kindergarten search, Driver's license conversion or visits to authorities.
We provide you with the necessary information to apply for a residence permit, check the Anabin database to see whether your university degree is listed, forward the documents for enquiry to the Federal Employment Agency (ZAV), and share practical tips and tricks for obtaining a visa or applying for an eAT (electronic residence permit) at the responsible state immigration office.
We are also happy to organize training courses on the immigration process for HR managers.
Just send a short inquiry – we will inform you immediately.
We are “the first friend abroad”.
PROGEDO Relocation Service Agency in Munich: Our Services
PROGEDO profile Munich
Munich in numbers
With 1.4 million inhabitants, Munich is one of Germany's three largest cities. The capital of the German federal state of Bavaria is divided into 25 administrative districts. However, Munich residents themselves often use long-standing district names.
Further information is available at: www.muenchen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/muenchen-in-zahlen.html
Living in Munich
Weisswurst, Hofbräuhaus, and Oktoberfest. Munich is all this and much more. Singles, couples, and families all feel at home in Munich. The city offers everything you need: public parks, the Isar River with its beaches, beer gardens, opera, theater, concerts, large shopping areas, and attractive retail outlets.
The Art Nouveau style, whose name was coined in Munich, as well as numerous museums and churches, characterize the city's charm. The interplay of a vibrant past, Bavarian hospitality, and modern present not only delights numerous tourists but also enhances the quality of life for Munich's residents.
Team Munich
Bereits vor Ihrer Ankunft in Deutschland unterstützt Sie das PROGEDO Team in München bei allen relevanten Schritten rund um Ihren Start vor Ort. Dazu gehören Informationen zur Visumsbeantragung, die Begleitung bei der Anmeldung zur deutschen Krankenversicherung sowie die Organisation einer passenden Unterkunft. Auch Termine bei Banken, Behörden und weiteren relevanten Stellen koordinieren wir für Sie zuverlässig und vorausschauend.
Dabei verstehen wir Relocation nicht nur als organisatorischen Prozess, sondern auch als persönliche Übergangsphase. Unterschiedliche Erwartungen, Unsicherheiten und individuelle Lebenssituationen werden ernst genommen und fließen in unsere Beratung mit ein. Unser Anspruch ist es, Ihnen Orientierung zu geben, Abläufe verständlich zu machen und Sie persönlich durch den gesamten Relocation-Prozess zu begleiten – damit Ihr Ankommen in München reibungslos verläuft und in guter Erinnerung bleibt.
Susanne Fischer
PROGEDO Partner
Susanne Fischer leitet den Münchner Standort von PROGEDO und begleitet internationale Fach- und Führungskräfte sowie deren Familien bei ihrem Start in Bayern. Auf Basis ihrer umfassenden beruflichen Erfahrung und eines längeren Auslandsaufenthalts in den USA verfügt sie über ein tiefes Verständnis für die organisatorischen, kulturellen und persönlichen Herausforderungen, die ein Umzug ins Ausland mit sich bringt.
Durch ihre langjährige Erfahrung als Führungskraft im internationalen Marketing bringt Susanne Fischer ein ausgeprägtes Gespür für Menschen, unterschiedliche Erwartungen und komplexe Prozesse mit. Eine individuelle Betreuung auf Augenhöhe, klare Kommunikation und pragmatische Lösungen stehen im Mittelpunkt ihrer Arbeit – stets mit Blick auf die persönliche Situation und die Bedürfnisse ihrer Kunden.
Relocation provider Munich
Our staff and we at the Munich PROGEDO office know Munich in all its corners and its wonderful diversity.
Beyond the pure immigration & relocation business, we would like to share our knowledge with you and inspire you to visit our hometown!
Find an apartment in Munich
With an average price per square meter of €17.30, rents in Munich are at their highest. In comparison, the average rent in Berlin is €14, although peaks of €25 can also be found there. In Hamburg, you can expect an average of €12.70-13 per square meter. This makes living in Munich more expensive than in any other major city in Germany. The increase is primarily due to supply and demand. While housing construction is lagging behind due to the pandemic, demand is almost back to pre-crisis levels. (Source: businessinsider.de / May 26, 2020)
With our expertise, it's still possible! With a little patience, flexibility, and careful planning, we can find a suitable apartment for our clients!
Apply for a residence permit in Munich
In Munich itself, the Immigration Office at Ruppertstraße 19, 80337 Munich, is responsible for applying for eATs (electronic residence permits) for foreign workers.
Of course, our professional immigration specialists provide our clients with all the necessary information to ensure they can correctly prepare and submit their documents to the immigration office. We also accompany you or your employee to appointments. According to paragraph 2 paragraph 1 RDG, PROGEDO does not provide legal services. Should legal advice become necessary, we work with competent, independent lawyers.
10 facts about Munich:
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Business location Munich and surrounding area – eOne of the most dynamic economic regions in Europe!
The state capital of Munich is one of Germany's most successful cities and is also considered one of the leading economic centers internationally. This has also been recognized by foreign investors and employees from all over Germany. The well-known "Munich mix" consists of small and large companies from a wide variety of industries: both traditional and modern.
Global players, as well as hidden champions among medium-sized businesses and emerging start-ups, value the optimal conditions at this location. The broad and balanced economic and industry structure, the excellent infrastructure, and a diverse range of cultural and leisure activities underline Munich's attractiveness. -
A cosmopolitan city with heart or the largest village in the world? Munich loves you
"Cosmopolitan City with Heart" was the official slogan used by the Bavarian capital of Munich for its own city marketing from 1962 to 2005. The slogan is considered highly successful. According to surveys, over 45% of all visitors to Munich know it. (Source: Wikipedia.org)
Since the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Munich has been advertising itself under the slogan Munich Loves You.
But it's also said that Munich is the largest village in Germany. True, despite its nearly 1.5 million inhabitants, some parts of the city are a bit quieter and still very traditional. The Bavarian atmosphere at every festive event, as well as the wearing of traditional costumes, plays a major role. Dirndls and lederhosen can be found in almost every Bavarian household. -
“Laptop and Lederhosen” – between tradition and modernity
Traditional costume wearers claim it as their own, as do top managers. The metaphor for Bavaria's development from "agricultural land to high-tech state" is a successful blend of tradition and modernity. From the grumpy Bavarian, who slumps around the pub drinking beer and rarely dares to think outside the box, to the constantly growing, cosmopolitan city of Munich with its multicultural population.
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Munich is multicultural
With 27.6% of the population, Munich has one of the highest proportions of foreigners in Germany. Another 15.5% of Munich's residents have a migration background. In total, people from 180 nations live in Munich, making it a diverse and tolerant metropolis.
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Munich is a tourist magnet – the northernmost city in Italy
– and not just during Oktoberfest season. Countless tourists from all over the world flock to Munich. Munich is always worth a visit, and visitors enjoy Upper Bavarian hospitality. Last year, the city again recorded a significant increase in tourists and overnight stays. In 2019, a total of 8.8 million visitors came to the city. Right after domestic visitors, the second largest group were tourists from the USA, with just over 1.2 million overnight stays, followed by tourists from "Bella Italia" with more than 613,000 overnight stays. Monaco di Bavaria is often referred to as Italy's northernmost city.
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Security in Munich
Munich remains safe – As in previous years, the capital of the Free State of Bavaria remains the safest major city in Germany (2019). However, with 6,854 recorded crimes, there was a slight increase compared to the previous year (6,627).
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Munich is considered Germany's singles capital
The percentage of single people is said to be particularly high in the Bavarian capital. Single women, in particular, are in good shape. There is a surplus of single men in Munich. 50.87 percent of men are still (or again) available, while the rate for women is significantly lower at 44.88 percent.
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Studying in Munich – Munich’s universities once again assert their good reputation internationally
Munich is home to a total of 33 universities and four university-like educational institutions (eleven public, 24 private, and two church-run). In the current QS World University Rankings 2020, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) are again two of three German universities among the top 100.
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The Wiesn / Oktoberfest – the biggest folk festival in the world!
On October 17, 1810, the first Oktoberfest opened with a grand horse race. It celebrated the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The venue was a meadow on the outskirts of the city—it was subsequently named "Theresienwiese" in honor of the bride. This long name eventually became too cumbersome for the people of Munich, and so the Theresienwiese became "d'Wiesn"—which, incidentally, doesn't come from the plural "den Wiesen" (the meadows), as there is only one meadow, but is the Bavarian abbreviation of "die Wiese" (the meadow).
Since then, the Oktoberfest has been held every year on the Theresienwiese in the Bavarian capital. Several Munich breweries brew a special beer for the Wiesn. In recent decades, the Oktoberfest has attracted millions of visitors annually. Guests are increasingly coming from abroad, primarily from Italy, the USA, Japan, and Australia. In recent years, there has been a trend toward traditional costumes, with many Wiesn visitors wearing lederhosen and dirndls.
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Freddie Mercury
The singer of the band Queen lived in the Bavarian capital for several years, including in the Glockenbachviertel. He appreciated Munich for its openness and LGBTQI scene. He was in a relationship with the owner of the Sebastianseck restaurant in the city center for many years.
Real estate market and housing in and around Munich
Munich is the most expensive city in Germany.
Rent prices in the office and residential real estate market reflect the high demand. In Munich, the average office rent per square meter rose to €24.50 in 2018. (In comparison, Hamburg was at €15.80 per square meter at the same time, and Berlin at €21.70.)
Continued immigration and strong real estate demand on the capital market are making housing in Munich scarce and expensive. The City of Munich is actively addressing this with increased subsidized housing construction and accelerated construction processes. The sixth edition of "Living in Munich," running until 2021, is the largest municipal housing program in Germany, with funding totaling €870 million. It is intended to create an average of 8,500 apartments per year. Around 8,100 apartments were completed in 2018. Nevertheless, the city and region continue to experience rising rents in all price ranges. (Source: münchen.de,Status: July 2019)
Karin Kesting and her team are unparalleled experts in Munich's extremely tight real estate market. If they can't find something, they don't exist.
The rental market in Munich has been fiercely competitive for many years, as the Bavarian capital is considered one of the most livable cities in Germany and has a strong economic appeal. This has led to rents in Munich being among the highest in all of Germany.
Rents for different apartment sizes and locations:
Rent prices in Munich vary greatly depending on apartment size and location. Generally speaking, the more central the location, the higher the rents. A one-bedroom apartment in a popular district like Schwabing can easily cost more than €1,000 per month. For a two-bedroom apartment in a good location, tenants can expect to pay at least €1,500 in basic rent, with utility costs including water, electricity, and heating adding an additional €30-40. Larger apartments, especially three- or four-bedroom apartments, can easily cost €2,500 or more. There's almost no upper limit; Munich is now at a similarly high level to Tokyo, San Francisco, or New York.
Popular districts:
Munich is divided into many attractive districts, and their popularity varies depending on the needs of potential tenants. The most popular districts include Schwabing, Haidhausen, Glockenbachviertel, and Maxvorstadt. These districts are characterized by good connections to the city center, a high quality of life, and a variety of restaurants, bars, and cultural institutions. Neuhausen-Nymphenburg and Bogenhausen are also popular, but often offer a quieter atmosphere.
The search for a rental apartment:
Finding a rental apartment in Munich is very difficult, especially if you don't speak German well. The high demand for housing far exceeds the supply. Apartment listings are often offline within hours of being published, as several hundred interested parties always contact us for attractive apartments. This means that many prospective tenants have to participate in mass viewings, where it's difficult to stand out from other applicants. A complete application portfolio is absolutely essential.
Development of the rental market in Munich:
The rental market in Munich has developed rapidly in recent years. Rents have risen continuously, primarily due to high demand and limited living space in the city center. The new rent index for Munich from March 2023 revealed a significant price increase: The average local net rent is now €14.58 per square meter, up €2.53 over the past two years. Tenants pay an average of €13.72 per square meter for existing apartments – an increase of €2.41 since 2021. New rentals, at €16.07 per square meter, show an increase of €2.17 compared to 2021. However, the survey only includes rental agreements concluded or revised within the past six years. The trend is increasingly toward index-linked rental agreements, which, given the current high inflation rate, suggests a further explosion in rental prices in the coming years. Index-linked rental agreements do not need to be considered, as the rent index is based on the consumer price index instead. Two-thirds of newly concluded rental agreements in Munich are index-linked rental agreements.
The rent control law, introduced in Germany in 2015, had only a limited impact on rent trends in Munich, as many apartments were exempt from this regulation. This led to calls for stricter rent regulations in the city. A very good overview of real estate and rental prices can be found here: https://www.capital.de/immobilien-kompass/muenchen
Alternatives in the surrounding area:
Since rents in Munich are often perceived as prohibitive, many people look for alternatives in the surrounding area. Cities like Dachau, Fürstenfeldbruck, and Erding offer good connections to Munich's city center and comparatively lower rents. While the commute to the city may be longer, for many this is an acceptable option to escape Munich's high rents.
Another option is to live in the surrounding counties, where rents tend to be lower. However, this option can result in longer commute times and requires good transportation.
In summary, the rental market in Munich continues to pose a significant challenge for those seeking housing. High rents and fierce competition for apartments make it difficult to find affordable housing in the city. The surrounding countryside and districts offer attractive alternatives for those seeking to avoid Munich's high rents, although these are still very high compared to many other regions in Germany.
Advantages of using the PROGEDO relocation service when looking for an apartment:
- Local expertise: PROGEDO knows the regional housing market very well and can search specifically for suitable properties.
- Time savings: Our relocation service takes care of the tedious research and organization of viewing appointments, saving you a lot of time and effort.
- Negotiation skills: PROGEDO can help with lease negotiations and possibly convince the landlord that you are the ideal tenant.
- Language skills: All PROGEDO employees are fluent in German and English and can therefore help overcome language barriers.
- Comprehensive support: PROGEDO also offers support with other aspects of the move, such as registering in the city, finding schools, and much more.
With PROGEDO as a professional relocation agency with over 27 years of experience, the chances of finding an apartment for international professionals and executives are significantly increased, especially if they have no or poor German language skills.
Average rental prices in Munich for unfurnished apartments
Average rental prices in Munich within the subway area
- 1 room, unfurnished, approx. 1,200.00 – 1,400.00 EUR rent
- 2 rooms, unfurnished, approx. 1,500.00 – 1,700.00 EUR rent
- 3 rooms, unfurnished, approx. 1,800.00 – 2,000.00 EUR rent
Source: own research & experience
More about Munich
School and kindergarten
The Bavarian school system begins with elementary school (grades 1-4). The city of Munich automatically assigns children to a secondary school based on their district of residence. Children then attend a secondary school: either an Oberschule (basic vocational qualification (= Hauptschulabschluss) after 9th grade, an advanced vocational qualification and Mittlerer Schullabschluss (MSA) after 10th grade, and a Abitur (university entrance qualification) after 13th grade) or a Gymnasium (university entrance qualification).
There are numerous international and bilingual schools in Munich, but you have to apply in good time because demand is high.
More information e.g. here: http://www.wirtschaft-muenchen.de/publikationen/pdfs/internationale_schulen_kiga_final_d.pdf
Kindergarten Registration at both private and public facilities is possible via the City of Munich's online portal kita-finder. Places are allocated through the online system. There are church-run, municipal, private, and bilingual daycare centers in Munich and the surrounding area.
Further information can be found here: https://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Serviceangebote/familie/kinderbetreuung/kindertageseinrichtungen.html
Important links
- Latest news Munich: www.muenchen.de/aktuell.html
- Munich public transport: www.muenchen.de/verkehr.html
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How can PROGEDO help me as a relocation service agency in Munich?
PROGEDO Relocation Service in Munich helps make your arrival as relaxed and smooth as possible – from a hassle-free move to successful integration into your new city, we provide every support. This includes services such as finding a suitable apartment, assisting with the handover of your apartment, as well as with administrative procedures for applying for a residence permit, assistance with finding a school place and child benefit applications, and registering with utility companies.
What does relocation actually mean?
Relocation is the process of moving or relocating individuals or companies to a new location, whether within the country or internationally. This can include both personal relocations of individuals and professional transfers of professionals or managers, and often includes support to facilitate the transition to the new environment, allowing those involved to focus on what matters most.
What does a relocation agency actually do?
A relocation agency supports its clients, usually human resources managers, in the preparation and implementation of a relocation, relieving them of time and cost. Relocation can either be incurred through the temporary assignment of an employee abroad, but due to the shortage of skilled workers, it is becoming increasingly important to offer relocation services to applicants from abroad in order to attract them to your company and facilitate the integration of new international employees.
How does a relocation order work?
After contacting the HR department or the applicant to analyze the initial situation, a needs analysis is conducted with the employee concerned after the contract has been awarded. This forms the basis for the creation of an individually tailored relocation and immigration service to ensure optimal support for the client.
How much does relocation actually cost?
Our packages can be customized to meet the needs and wishes of our clients. Fees for necessary translations and administrative fees may be added to our service costs. For more detailed information, click on “Make an inquiry”
What else does PROGEDO offer?
PROGEDO sees itself as a holistic service provider. We combine immigration and relocation into a comprehensive process. Employees wishing to immigrate to Germany will find a service provider with us who supports them in applying for the necessary residence permit, helps them find accommodation, and assists with driver's license conversion.
What does PROGEDO not offer as a professional relocation agency?
As a professional immigration agency, we do not offer legal advice within the meaning of Section 2 Paragraph 1 of the German Immigration Act (RDG). We accompany our clients through every step of the immigration process for foreign skilled workers to Germany. Naturally, we cooperate with renowned and highly specialized immigration lawyers.