- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Bremen
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (£5.57) | £5.50 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (£3.25) | £3.36 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (£0.71) | £0.80 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (£1.64) | £2.15 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (£2.91) | £1.42 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.99 (£2.64) | £4.91 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (£2.12) | £1.69 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (£1.57) | £0.84 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (£0.83) | £1.64 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (£1.56) | £1.80 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (£0.76) | £0.86 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €998 (£884) | £1,307 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (£709) | £1,091 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (£137) | £186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (£576) | £686 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (£405) | £568 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (£73) | £154 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £22 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (£380) | £351 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (£95) | £80 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (£4.98) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£82) | £67 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£65) | £60 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (£83) | £64 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (£17,612) | £17,989 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (£1.26) | £1.14 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (£49) | £60 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£17) | £18 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.82) | £3.17 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£10) | £5.88 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (£29) | £73 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (£2.87) | £2.55 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (£2.07) | £1.49 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (£2.50) | £3.50 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (£1.20) | £1.63 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (£1.26) | £1.96 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £14 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£32) | £36 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £18 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (£73) | £67 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (£40) | £56 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (£2.72) | £2.76 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.97 (£3.51) | £3.65 | - 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (£145) | £122 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£38) | £37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (£4.84) | £9 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 425 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
EUR
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,640
(€4,112)
in Bremen.
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