Mönchengladbach
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Mönchengladbach is a lively city in North Rhine-Westphalia, best known for its famous football team, abundant green spaces, and historical landmarks like the Abteiberg Museum. The city's mix of modern amenities and cultural sites offers something for every traveler.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
268,943
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.19°, 6.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,263
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
78
English
65
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
153 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
104
Coworking
0
Cafes
36
Nightlife
45
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGL
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.