Cost of living in Bremen, Germany vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (C$5.72) | C$5.78 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (C$4.09) | C$4.18 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (C$4.05) | C$3.04 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.65 (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (C$3.76) | C$4.24 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 (C$2.69) | C$3.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.46) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (C$2.34) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (C$1.48) | C$1.93 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (C$1,841) | C$2,136 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €834 (C$1,279) | C$1,241 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (C$290) | C$133 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 (C$867) | C$1,120 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €487 (C$748) | C$806 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (C$165) | C$66 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (C$577) | C$311 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$148) | C$97 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$141) | C$60 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (C$66) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$148) | C$98 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (C$175) | C$117 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,402 (C$32,830) | C$22,935 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (C$2.09) | C$1.39 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$99) | C$67 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$82) | C$77 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.13 (C$4.80) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (C$3.54) | C$3.85 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (C$3.64) | C$4.28 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (C$2.06) | C$3.11 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.26 (C$1.94) | C$2.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$20 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$50) | C$52 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (C$143) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$78) | C$96 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (C$5.27) | C$5.42 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (C$5.63) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (C$738) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$71) | C$35 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.85 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 49 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,899 (€4,497) in Bremen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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