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
78
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.