Living in Bernau am Chiemsee

Bernau am Chiemsee is one of the cities recorded in Germany. At the end of 2024, Bernau am Chiemsee had a population of 6,855. Regional median gross salary figures for Bernau am Chiemsee showed €4,150 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Pricier rent than 93% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 96% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 64% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Bernau am Chiemsee?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Bernau am Chiemsee?

Average net cold rent is 8.46 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

Average net rent (nettokalt): 8.46 EUR/m²/month · Destatis³

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bernau am Chiemsee yet.

Net rent across major citiesBernau am Chiemsee highlighted among comparable cities

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Average net rent (nettokalt)	8.46 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.63	15 May 2022	Destatis³Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 508 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 8.46 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: May 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik²

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Bernau am Chiemsee is 2.8%. Of 3,107 cities with data, 1,343 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median gross salary (regional)	4,150 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)¹Official · regional context
Unemployment rate	2.8 %country median 5.1%	31 Dec 2024	Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik²Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bernau am Chiemsee. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bernau am Chiemsee. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Bernau am Chiemsee's nearest airport was MUC, 75 km away and offered 191 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Airport Direct Destinations Count	191 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁵Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	75 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁶Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	MUC	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁶Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bernau am Chiemsee. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

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BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

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For eligible migrants.

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BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course

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Climate and air quality

Bernau am Chiemsee's monthly mean temperatures were −0.2°C in January and 18.6°C in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 70.9 hours in January and 241.1 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency⁴

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C

Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in GermanyAnnual PM2.5 in Bernau am Chiemsee is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 475 cities with data, 163 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
PM2.5 — annual mean	8 µg/m³	31 Dec 2024	European Environment Agency⁴Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by month	Jan 3.3 · Feb 5.1 · Mar 9.6 · Apr 15 · May 18.5 · Jun 22.5 · Jul 24.1 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 18.9 · Oct 14.5 · Nov 8.3 · Dec 4.7 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁰Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by month	Jan -3.4 · Feb -2.7 · Mar 0.4 · Apr 3.8 · May 7.9 · Jun 12 · Jul 13.2 · Aug 12.8 · Sep 9.2 · Oct 5.4 · Nov 1 · Dec -2.1 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹¹Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by month	Jan -0.2 · Feb 0.6 · Mar 4.5 · Apr 9.4 · May 13.1 · Jun 17.2 · Jul 18.6 · Aug 18 · Sep 13.7 · Oct 9.7 · Nov 4.5 · Dec 1 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹²Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by month	Jan 70.9 · Feb 95.9 · Mar 143.7 · Apr 202.3 · May 195.9 · Jun 224.7 · Jul 241.1 · Aug 230.1 · Sep 172.9 · Oct 130.9 · Nov 80.1 · Dec 72.4 hours	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹³Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Germany cities

Putzbrunn6,845 residents Dettelbach6,866 residents Dietenheim6,843 residents Geithain6,870 residents Bakum6,872 residents Müncheberg6,831 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The published population was 6,855 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)⁹

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Population	6,855 people	31 Dec 2024	Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)⁹Official

International community in Bernau am Chiemsee

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published group	People	Share
Total	6,611	100.0%
Germany	5,372	81.3%
Austria	128	1.9%
Romania	119	1.8%
Croatia	103	1.6%
Poland	81	1.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	79	1.2%
Afghanistan	44	0.7%
Czech Republic	42	0.6%
Ukraine	42	0.6%
Italy	40	0.6%

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Published group	People	Share
Syrian Arab Republic	40	0.6%
Russian Federation	35	0.5%
Hungary	34	0.5%
Kazakhstan	29	0.4%
Kosovo	23	0.3%
Eritrea	21	0.3%
Serbia	19	0.3%
Nigeria	19	0.3%
Brazil	19	0.3%
Slovakia	18	0.3%
Bulgaria	16	0.2%
Spain	15	0.2%
Somalia	14	0.2%
Slovenia	13	0.2%
Turkey	12	0.2%
Thailand	11	0.2%
United States	10	0.2%
France	9	0.1%
Greece	9	0.1%
India	9	0.1%
Iraq	9	0.1%
Tunisia	8	0.1%
China	8	0.1%
Albania	7	0.1%
Denmark	7	0.1%
Switzerland	7	0.1%
Senegal	7	0.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of	7	0.1%
Kyrgyzstan	7	0.1%
Belgium	6	0.1%
Netherlands	6	0.1%
Not stated	6	0.1%
Latvia	5	0.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of	5	0.1%
Sudan	5	0.1%
Georgia	5	0.1%
Algeria	4	0.1%
Morocco	4	0.1%
Pakistan	4	0.1%
Estonia	3	0.0%
Finland	3	0.0%
Luxembourg	3	0.0%
Moldova, Republic of	3	0.0%
Norway	3	0.0%
Portugal	3	0.0%
United Kingdom	3	0.0%
Ethiopia	3	0.0%
Gambia	3	0.0%
Libya	3	0.0%
Mali	3	0.0%
Cameroon	3	0.0%
South Africa	3	0.0%
Namibia	3	0.0%
Sierra Leone	3	0.0%
South Sudan	3	0.0%
Mexico	3	0.0%
Azerbaijan	3	0.0%
Sri Lanka	3	0.0%
Viet Nam	3	0.0%
Kuwait	3	0.0%
Philippines	3	0.0%
United Arab Emirates	3	0.0%
Tajikistan	3	0.0%
Turkmenistan	3	0.0%
Saudi Arabia	3	0.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source⁸

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published group	People	Share
Total	6,611	100.0%
Germany	5,658	85.6%
Croatia	142	2.1%
Austria	90	1.4%
Romania	77	1.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	53	0.8%
Italy	51	0.8%
Afghanistan	47	0.7%
Syrian Arab Republic	39	0.6%
Ukraine	38	0.6%
Eritrea	33	0.5%

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Published group	People	Share
Kosovo	30	0.5%
Poland	30	0.5%
Hungary	25	0.4%
Nigeria	19	0.3%
Somalia	19	0.3%
Serbia	16	0.2%
Turkey	14	0.2%
Slovenia	13	0.2%
Greece	12	0.2%
Bulgaria	11	0.2%
France	11	0.2%
Spain	11	0.2%
Slovakia	10	0.2%
Iraq	10	0.2%
Thailand	8	0.1%
Netherlands	7	0.1%
Czech Republic	7	0.1%
Senegal	7	0.1%
India	7	0.1%
United States	6	0.1%
Albania	5	0.1%
Russian Federation	5	0.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of	5	0.1%
Pakistan	5	0.1%
China	5	0.1%
Australia	5	0.1%
Belgium	4	0.1%
Denmark	4	0.1%
Algeria	4	0.1%
Ethiopia	4	0.1%
Morocco	4	0.1%
Tunisia	4	0.1%
Estonia	3	0.0%
Latvia	3	0.0%
Norway	3	0.0%
Portugal	3	0.0%
Switzerland	3	0.0%
Gambia	3	0.0%
Mali	3	0.0%
Cameroon	3	0.0%
Sierra Leone	3	0.0%
Sudan	3	0.0%
Brazil	3	0.0%
Canada	3	0.0%
Azerbaijan	3	0.0%
Viet Nam	3	0.0%
Kuwait	3	0.0%
United Arab Emirates	3	0.0%
Uncertain	3	0.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source⁷

Is Bernau am Chiemsee a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%

Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–75%

Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–64%

Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–72%

Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 38–64%

Population6,855 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)

Average net rent (nettokalt)8.46 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis

Median gross salary (regional)4,150 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)

Unemployment rate2.8 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik

PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Bernau am Chiemsee through valid health insurance.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The published population was 6,855 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Bernau am Chiemsee?

Average net cold rent is 8.46 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 592 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Bernau am Chiemsee?

The median gross salary is 4,150 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Bernau am Chiemsee a good place to live?

Bernau am Chiemsee may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total live in Bernau am Chiemsee?

The official country of birth distribution records 6,611 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022-05-15. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Bernau am Chiemsee, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/bernau-am-chiemsee/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Bernau am Chiemsee, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/bernau-am-chiemsee/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}

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Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-10
European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
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