- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Bremen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (C$1.13) | C$2.17 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (C$3.67) | C$4.84 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (C$4.84) | C$2.90 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.20 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (C$3.48) | C$4.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (C$2.35) | C$3.31 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$3.07 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (C$2.55) | C$2.51 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (C$1.19) | C$2.07 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,068 (C$1,615) | C$1,576 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €769 (C$1,162) | C$1,122 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (C$241) | C$109 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €648 (C$979) | C$1,019 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €470 (C$710) | C$774 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$40 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (C$593) | C$377 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$138) | C$98 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$23 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (C$137) | C$59 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (C$60) | C$40 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$116) | C$93 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (C$154) | C$92 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,775 (C$29,894) | C$22,749 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.07) | C$1.27 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (C$93) | C$65 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$33) | C$31 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (C$4.91) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (C$3.54) | C$3.72 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (C$3.82) | C$2.83 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (C$2.05) | C$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (C$2.18) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$46 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (C$124) | C$101 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (C$72) | C$87 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (C$4.72) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (C$5.63) | C$5.67 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (C$740) | C$549 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (C$62) | C$35 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.75 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 442 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,009
(€3,314)
in Bremen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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