- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ethiopia
- Bremen
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (349 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (229 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (135 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (24 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (77 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (102 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.20 (133 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (73 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (49 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (28 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (210 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (54 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (25 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 76% | |
| 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 | €1,068 (33,885 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €769 (24,388 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (5,061 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €648 (20,543 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €470 (14,897 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 (2,829 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (755 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (12,443 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,893 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (171 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (339 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (2,877 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (1,255 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (2,438 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (3,225 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,775 (627,316 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (43 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,945 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 214% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (698 Birr) | 279 Birr | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (209 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (341 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (1,384 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (103 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (74 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (80 Birr) | 96 Birr | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (43 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (46 Birr) | 48 Birr | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (503 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (1,011 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (647 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (2,610 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (1,506 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (247 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (99 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (118 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 311% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (15,537 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (3.31 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (1,305 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.75 (183 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 895 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 157,058 Birr
(€4,951)
in Bremen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
115,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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