Cost of living in Bremerhaven, Germany compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Bremerhaven (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($22) | $12 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.91) | $5.26 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 ($0.77) | $0.99 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 ($3.50) | $3.59 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.45) | $5.70 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 ($2.23) | $4.01 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 ($1.93) | $2.45 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 ($1.68) | $1.88 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($15) | $14 | + 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.08 ($3.78) | $2.76 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.61 ($0.75) | $2.61 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Bremerhaven (Germany) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €505 ($620) | $2,100 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €436 ($535) | $1,683 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 ($189) | $295 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €300 ($368) | $1,183 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €250 ($307) | $994 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €60 ($74) | $168 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($30) | $76 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | €400 ($491) | $377 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €208 ($255) | $103 | + 148% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Bremerhaven (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($90) | $42 | + 118% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €46 ($56) | $34 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($98) | $72 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €166 ($204) | $80 | + 156% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Bremerhaven (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.87) | $0.77 | + 143% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 ($63) | $60 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Bremerhaven (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $31 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 ($123) | $170 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.98 ($4.89) | $7 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.44 ($3.00) | $3.18 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 ($3.67) | $4.59 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.75 ($4.61) | $3.63 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 ($2.44) | $2.39 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $17 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Bremerhaven (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($46) | $49 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 ($13) | $25 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 ($97) | $75 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 ($73) | $63 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 ($3.78) | $4.04 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 ($3.04) | $5.00 | - 39% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 ($614) | $429 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 ($0.40) | $0.15 | + 169% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €73 ($89) | $66 | + 34% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bremerhaven (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,582
(€4,545)
in Bremerhaven.
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