Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bremen | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.57 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (£3.23) | £3.29 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (£0.65) | £0.87 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.66 (£2.25) | £2.43 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (£2.45) | £1.91 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (£4.10) | £3.58 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.95 (£2.50) | £1.69 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (£1.58) | £1.13 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (£0.79) | £2.17 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (£1.56) | £1.64 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (£1.10) | £1.04 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bremen | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,075 (£911) | £1,117 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (£678) | £868 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (£158) | £170 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €767 (£650) | £661 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €504 (£427) | £621 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (£97) | £125 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £21 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (£319) | £386 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£82) | £110 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.81 (£4.93) | £7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bremen | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£78) | £63 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (£38) | £30 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£78) | £72 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (£97) | £68 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bremen | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,090 (£16,181) | £17,932 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.27) | £1.25 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (£64) | £65 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (£22) | £11 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bremen | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.83) | £3.03 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£9) | £4.55 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (£45) | £62 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (£2.68) | £2.75 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (£1.95) | £1.32 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (£2.25) | £3.71 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (£1.44) | £1.73 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (£1.40) | £1.61 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £13 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bremen | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£29) | £31 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (£73) | £62 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (£41) | £60 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.53 (£2.99) | £2.75 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (£3.26) | £3.83 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (£408) | £389 | + 5% | |
| 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 | €45 (£38) | £37 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.48) | £9 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 73 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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