- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ethiopia
- Bremen
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (278 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (172 Birr) | 135 Birr | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (100 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (22 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (51 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (90 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.99 (82 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (65 Birr) | 98 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (49 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (26 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (189 Birr) | 242 Birr | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (48 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (23 Birr) | 11 Birr | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €998 (27,304 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (21,895 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (4,228 Birr) | 676 Birr | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (17,793 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (12,497 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (2,253 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (625 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (11,726 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (2,935 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (154 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (287 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 241% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (2,521 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (1,023 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (1,999 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (2,553 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (544,061 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (39 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (1,500 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (512 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 365% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (180 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (315 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 475% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (905 Birr) | 322 Birr | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (89 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (64 Birr) | 73 Birr | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (77 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (37 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (39 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (433 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 530% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 91% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (1,002 Birr) | 285 Birr | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (594 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (2,261 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 1210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (1,226 Birr) | 917 Birr | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (188 Birr) | 102 Birr | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 (84 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 280% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.97 (109 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 403% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (4,477 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (3.13 Birr) | 0.84 Birr | + 271% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (1,169 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (150 Birr) | 59 Birr | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 435 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 112,857 Birr
(€4,127)
in Bremen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
83,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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