- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Bremen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (C$5.58) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (C$1.14) | C$2.38 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (C$2.75) | C$4.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (C$4.89) | C$2.62 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.99 (C$4.44) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (C$3.55) | C$3.73 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (C$2.64) | C$2.90 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (C$1.34) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (C$2.61) | C$2.31 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (C$1.28) | C$1.76 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €998 (C$1,483) | C$1,186 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (C$1,190) | C$982 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (C$230) | C$117 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (C$967) | C$919 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (C$679) | C$695 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$122) | C$64 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (C$637) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (C$159) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.36 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$135) | C$61 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$109) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (C$139) | C$87 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (C$29,559) | C$22,684 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (C$2.12) | C$1.19 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (C$80) | C$47 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$49) | C$85 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (C$4.82) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (C$3.47) | C$3.90 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.78 (C$4.13) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$3.21 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (C$2.18) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$54) | C$43 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$27 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (C$123) | C$84 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$73) | C$93 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (C$4.64) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (C$5.96) | C$5.57 | + 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (C$243) | C$141 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$64) | C$34 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 143 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,255
(€2,190)
in Bremen.
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