- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Canada
- Bremen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 5% 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 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (C$5.44) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (C$1.18) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (C$2.74) | C$4.13 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (C$4.87) | C$2.54 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.99 (C$4.42) | C$9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (C$3.54) | C$3.55 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (C$2.63) | C$3.02 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (C$1.39) | C$2.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (C$2.60) | C$2.18 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (C$1.27) | C$1.87 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €998 (C$1,478) | C$1,186 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (C$1,185) | C$982 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (C$229) | C$104 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (C$963) | C$919 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (C$676) | C$695 | - 3% | |
| 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$635) | C$393 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (C$159) | C$111 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (C$8) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$136) | C$61 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$55) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (C$138) | C$87 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (C$29,442) | C$23,851 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (C$2.11) | C$1.19 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (C$81) | C$47 | + 71% | |
| 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$7 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (C$49) | C$85 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (C$4.80) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (C$3.46) | C$2.88 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (C$4.18) | C$3.82 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (C$2.01) | C$3.16 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (C$2.11) | C$2.53 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$54) | C$45 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$32) | C$26 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (C$122) | C$84 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$66) | C$89 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (C$4.55) | C$5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.97 (C$5.88) | C$5.43 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (C$242) | C$141 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$63) | C$34 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 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$3,493
(€2,360)
in Bremen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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