Bremen, Germany
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bremen, Germany: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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70%
Quality of life -
43%
Cost of living -
62%
Connectivity -
83%
Weather
64
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 0.6 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Schwachhausen, Oberneuland |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Beck's |
| Most popular local dish | Labskaus |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Bremen Town Hall, Bremen Roland Statue, Schnoor Quarter |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | Lufthansa |
| Largest ride sharing company | Taxify |
| Primary train stations | Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Bremen-Vegesack, Bremen-Oberneuland |
| Primary airports | Bremen Airport, Bremerhaven Airport, Cuxhaven Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Am Wall 1, 28195 Bremen, Germany |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
| Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 39.90 EUR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | Ratskeller |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $45,945 / year |
| Average annual income | $45,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 7% |
| Income tax rate | 25.5% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 2.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Deutsche Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 110 (police), 112 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 16 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
70%
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56%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
65%
Property to income -
44%
Crime -
73%
Healthcare -
83%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,240 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.72% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €430 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €19,667 |
Cost of living
43%
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Purchasing Power
97%
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Rent
20%
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Food
56%
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Restaurant
58%
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Workspace
22%
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Transport
34%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €657.14 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €478.57 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €1,237.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €865.83 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €12.50 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €1.10 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.64 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €2.90 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €14.30 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.46 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €4.99 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €0.60 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.57 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €7.10 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €7.05 |
| Apples (1kg) | €2.99 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €1.96 |
| Potato (1kg) | €2.13 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €1.40 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.97 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €0.97 |
| Banana (1kg) | €1.59 |
| Onion (1kg) | €0.97 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €19.33 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €12.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €9.99 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €4.50 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.01 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €2.21 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €3.19 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €236.79 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.09 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €36.66 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €27.75 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €12.50 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €12.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.85 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €66.40 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | €2.05 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €24,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €21,000.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €3.50 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €2.30 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €30.00 |
