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Why French expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

What French expats have to say about living in Munich

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Munich from French expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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Some things I like about living in Munich are the sense of order, discipline, and quality that can be found everywhere. The work-life balance is excellent, and environmental issues are taken seriously here.

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Munich is a wonderful city to live in, excellent infrastructure, a great cultural scene, safe and efficient public transport, a wide selection of goods (food, clothing, etc.), and very good healthcare.

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I like the sense of security here, the loyalty of the people, and the good work conditions.

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I like the calm atmosphere, the proximity to the mountains, and the excellent work-life balance here.

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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from French expats in Munich

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I dislike that there is a lot of administrative paperwork. And generally sometimes lack of fantasy or happy chaos. Too much organization

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So far I find it difficult to meet locals and become friends with them. Sometimes, I notice a sense of superiority from some locals.

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What I dislike? The health system here is not as good as it is in France

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French Expats in Munich Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where French expats in Munich exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Weltstadt mit Herz", as Bavarians caringly say, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

• Browse our Members Network to get to know Munich’s French expats.
• Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow French expats in Munich.
• Use the Expat Guide for Munich to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow French in Munich at Our Events

Our community in Munich is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Munich’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other French expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from France in your local community as well as French in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our French living in Munich!