- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Bremen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (C$5.67) | C$5.59 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (C$1.11) | C$2.09 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (C$3.38) | C$4.04 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (C$4.30) | C$2.54 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.47 (C$5.17) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (C$3.55) | C$3.55 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (C$2.58) | C$3.02 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (C$1.40) | C$2.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (C$2.51) | C$2.18 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (C$1.29) | C$1.87 | - 31% | |
| 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$1,486) | C$1,209 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (C$1,191) | C$1,030 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (C$209) | C$104 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (C$968) | C$919 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (C$680) | C$695 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$123) | C$70 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (C$624) | C$393 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$144) | C$111 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$24 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €93 (C$139) | C$56 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$53) | C$38 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (C$108) | C$96 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$137) | C$87 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (C$29,602) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (C$2.11) | C$1.19 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (C$84) | C$46 | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$49) | C$80 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (C$4.83) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (C$3.42) | C$2.88 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (C$4.20) | C$3.82 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (C$2.02) | C$3.16 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (C$2.02) | C$2.53 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$55) | C$45 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 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 | €45 (C$67) | C$86 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.57) | C$5.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.97 (C$5.91) | C$5.57 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €486 (C$724) | C$850 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$66) | C$34 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 227 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,121
(€2,769)
in Bremen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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