Cost of living in Bremen, Germany vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.43 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.61 (£3.08) | £3.30 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (£0.62) | £0.93 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (£2.10) | £2.39 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (£2.15) | £1.96 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.33 (£3.69) | £3.47 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (£1.97) | £1.71 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (£1.49) | £1.30 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (£0.82) | £2.12 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (£1.37) | £1.64 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (£0.65) | £1.11 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,126 (£960) | £1,100 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €769 (£656) | £870 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (£153) | £170 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 (£482) | £599 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €487 (£416) | £624 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (£92) | £126 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£21) | £21 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (£315) | £386 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£78) | £107 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 (£4.93) | £6 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£67) | £62 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (£36) | £30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£79) | £66 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (£98) | £69 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,718 (£17,670) | £18,131 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (£1.16) | £1.24 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (£54) | £66 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (£19) | £15 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.86) | £2.95 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£9) | £4.55 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (£46) | £62 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.13 (£2.67) | £2.75 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.36 (£2.02) | £1.30 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.46 (£2.10) | £3.71 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (£1.10) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.23 (£1.05) | £1.64 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£28) | £33 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (£79) | £66 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (£42) | £58 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (£2.89) | £2.90 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (£3.13) | £3.86 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (£418) | £389 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.09) | £0.10 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£37) | £36 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (£4.88) | £9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 130 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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