- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Bremen
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (£5.44) | £5.50 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (£3.25) | £3.16 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (£0.66) | £0.92 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (£1.60) | £2.15 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (£2.85) | £1.42 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.99 (£2.59) | £4.91 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (£2.07) | £1.69 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (£1.54) | £0.88 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (£0.78) | £1.64 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.97) | £7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (£1.52) | £1.84 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (£0.74) | £0.74 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €998 (£864) | £1,307 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (£693) | £1,091 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (£134) | £186 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (£563) | £686 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (£395) | £568 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (£71) | £154 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £22 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (£371) | £337 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (£93) | £81 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.36 (£4.64) | £7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (£78) | £67 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£63) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (£81) | £64 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (£17,216) | £17,989 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (£1.23) | £1.14 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (£47) | £60 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£16) | £18 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.69) | £3.17 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £9 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (£29) | £73 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (£2.81) | £2.55 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (£2.02) | £1.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.78 (£2.41) | £3.50 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (£1.16) | £1.72 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (£1.27) | £2.19 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £14 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£32) | £35 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £18 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (£72) | £67 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (£43) | £56 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (£2.70) | £2.76 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (£3.47) | £3.98 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (£142) | £122 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£37) | £37 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (£4.73) | £9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,061
(€2,382)
in Bremen.
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