Cost of living in Bremen, Germany vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Bremen (Germany) is 10% 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 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (£3.23) | £3.30 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (£0.60) | £0.93 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.67 (£2.31) | £2.39 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (£2.29) | £1.96 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.65 (£3.17) | £3.47 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (£2.12) | £1.71 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 (£1.52) | £1.30 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (£0.82) | £2.12 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (£1.32) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (£0.84) | £1.11 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (£1,040) | £1,100 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €834 (£723) | £868 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (£164) | £170 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 (£490) | £659 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €487 (£423) | £621 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (£93) | £126 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£21) | £21 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 (£326) | £386 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£84) | £107 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 (£5.01) | £6 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£80) | £62 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£38) | £30 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£84) | £66 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (£99) | £69 | + 44% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,402 (£18,554) | £18,131 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (£1.18) | £1.24 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (£56) | £65 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (£19) | £15 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
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 (£5.96) | £2.95 | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£9) | £4.55 | + 105% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (£46) | £62 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.13 (£2.71) | £2.75 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (£2.00) | £1.30 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (£2.05) | £3.71 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (£1.16) | £1.73 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.26 (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £33 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £18 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (£81) | £66 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (£44) | £58 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (£2.98) | £2.90 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (£3.18) | £3.86 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (£417) | £389 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.09) | £0.10 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£40) | £36 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.85 (£5.07) | £9 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,843 (€3,279) in Bremen.
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