Cost of living in Bremen, Germany vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bremen (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 ($4.52) | $3.57 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 ($0.85) | $1.76 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 ($3.24) | $3.34 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 ($3.20) | $4.54 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.65 ($4.43) | $4.57 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 ($2.97) | $5.76 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 ($2.13) | $3.01 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 ($1.15) | $1.73 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 ($1.85) | $1.38 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 ($1.17) | $2.04 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Bremen (Germany) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 ($1,455) | $1,480 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €834 ($1,012) | $925 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 ($230) | $160 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €565 ($685) | $751 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €487 ($591) | $526 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 ($130) | $122 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $42 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 ($457) | $358 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($117) | $92 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bremen (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 ($112) | $45 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 ($53) | $50 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($117) | $86 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 ($139) | $90 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Bremen (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,402 ($25,959) | $25,348 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 ($1.65) | $0.75 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 ($78) | $33 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($27) | $19 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bremen (Germany) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($13) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($65) | $38 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.13 ($3.80) | $5.84 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 ($2.80) | $3.56 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 ($2.87) | $4.19 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 ($1.63) | $3.00 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.26 ($1.53) | $2.31 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($23) | $23 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bremen (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($40) | $37 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($24) | $16 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 ($113) | $60 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($62) | $69 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 ($4.17) | $3.24 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 ($4.45) | $2.85 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 ($584) | $462 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.13) | $0.12 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 ($56) | $35 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.85 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 484 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bremen (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,584 (€4,604) in Bremen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in San Juan.
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