Cost of living in Bremen, Germany vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Bremen (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 ($4.50) | $4.29 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 ($0.84) | $0.81 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.67 ($3.22) | $2.86 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 ($3.19) | $3.13 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.65 ($4.41) | $5.90 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 ($2.96) | $3.28 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 ($2.12) | $1.79 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 ($1.15) | $2.30 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 ($1.84) | $1.75 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 ($1.16) | $2.15 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Bremen (Germany) is 38% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 ($1,449) | $2,284 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €834 ($1,007) | $1,640 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 ($228) | $119 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 ($682) | $1,597 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €487 ($588) | $1,097 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 ($130) | $86 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $52 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 ($454) | $302 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($116) | $149 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $34 | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 ($111) | $54 | + 106% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 ($52) | $59 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($116) | $92 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 ($138) | $200 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,402 ($25,837) | $21,600 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 ($1.64) | $0.64 | + 156% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 ($78) | $121 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($27) | $17 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($13) | $16 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($65) | $117 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.13 ($3.78) | $7 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 ($2.79) | $2.86 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 ($2.86) | $5.56 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 ($1.62) | $3.20 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.26 ($1.53) | $1.78 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($22) | $23 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($39) | $42 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($24) | $24 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 ($112) | $276 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($61) | $67 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 ($4.15) | $4.72 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 ($4.43) | $5.18 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 ($581) | $460 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.13) | $0.65 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($56) | $74 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.85 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,400 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,644 (€4,676) in Bremen.
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