- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Bremen
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (£5.75) | £5.50 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (£3.36) | £3.36 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (£0.73) | £0.80 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (£1.69) | £2.15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (£3.00) | £1.42 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.99 (£2.73) | £4.91 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (£2.18) | £1.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (£1.62) | £0.81 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (£0.86) | £1.64 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (£1.61) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (£0.78) | £0.71 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €998 (£912) | £1,307 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (£731) | £1,091 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (£141) | £186 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (£594) | £686 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (£417) | £568 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (£75) | £154 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£21) | £22 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (£392) | £351 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (£98) | £80 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (£5.14) | £8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£10) | £12 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£84) | £67 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (£34) | £32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (£67) | £60 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (£85) | £64 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (£18,173) | £17,989 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (£1.30) | £1.14 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (£50) | £60 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£17) | £18 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.17 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£11) | £5.88 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (£30) | £73 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (£2.97) | £2.55 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (£2.13) | £1.49 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (£2.58) | £3.31 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (£1.24) | £1.53 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (£1.30) | £1.81 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £15 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 0% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£33) | £35 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£20) | £18 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (£76) | £67 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (£41) | £56 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (£2.81) | £2.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.97 (£3.63) | £3.68 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (£150) | £122 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£39) | £37 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (£5.00) | £9 | - 41% | |
| 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 441 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 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
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,514
(€3,846)
in Bremen.
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