- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ethiopia
- Bremen
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bremen, Germany compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (261 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (162 Birr) | 148 Birr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (96 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (20 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (48 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (84 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.99 (77 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (61 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (46 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (23 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (177 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (45 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (22 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €998 (25,648 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €801 (20,567 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (3,971 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €651 (16,714 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (11,739 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (2,117 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (587 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (11,015 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (2,757 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.36 (138 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (269 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (2,330 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (961 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (1,878 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (2,398 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,894 (511,061 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (37 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (1,386 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (481 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 53% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (169 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (333 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 507% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (850 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (83 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (60 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.78 (71 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (35 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (38 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (407 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 482% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (939 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (529 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (2,124 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 1190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (1,265 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (180 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (80 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 262% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (103 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 411% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (4,205 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (2.94 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (1,099 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (140 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 427 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 81,880 Birr
(€3,187)
in Bremen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
64,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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