- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ethiopia
- Bremen
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (361 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (241 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (142 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (25 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (83 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (104 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.20 (140 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (77 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (52 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (29 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (221 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (56 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (27 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,003 (33,519 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €758 (25,342 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (5,332 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €648 (21,644 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €470 (15,695 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 (2,980 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (813 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (13,110 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (3,049 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (180 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (357 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (3,004 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (1,322 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (2,568 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (3,398 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 95% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,775 (660,929 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (46 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (2,065 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (736 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (220 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (340 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 325% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (1,328 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (108 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (78 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (84 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (45 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (52 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (530 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 383% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 16% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (1,065 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (688 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (2,750 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (1,586 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (260 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (104 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (126 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 316% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (16,253 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (3.49 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (1,375 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.65 (189 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 785 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 146,464 Birr
(€4,382)
in Bremen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
118,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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