Close to the Germany average
Ranked #229 of 577 cities · More expensive than 60.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Germany average · See Germany ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 781/mo ≈ $878 | EUR 545/mo ≈ $612 | 30% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,407/mo ≈ $1,582 | EUR 1,025/mo ≈ $1,152 | 27% |
Bremen has a cost of living index of 44.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Bremen is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #229 of 577 cities). It is 1.8% cheaper than the Germany average, based on 34 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Germany earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,695/month after tax (35.3% effective rate). See full Germany tax calculator →
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