Cost of Living in Bremen
Summary of cost of living in Bremen, Germany:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,992.9$ (3,415.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,149.7$ (983.5€), excluding rent.
- Bremen is 33.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bremen is, on average, 78.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.12 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.13 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.69 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.84 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.49 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.24 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.17 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.92 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.91 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.04 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.52 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.91 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.79 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.56 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.75 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.48 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.23 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.03 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.84 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.06 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.17 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.51 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 67.80 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.16 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.08 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 44.42 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.79 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,770.89 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,872.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 301.12 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 33.87 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.02 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.94 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.30 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.03 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 510.42 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,455.87 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 128.00 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 64.34 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.04 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 151.57 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 916.22 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 619.52 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,548.80 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,246.83 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 510.39 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 436.55 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,526.20 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.94 |
Prices in Bremen
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Last update: 22 June 2025
Last update: 22 June 2025
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| Cost of Living in Hanover | 81.43 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Bielefeld | 114.93 miles |
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