City, Germany
Cost of living in Bremen
How much a month costs in Bremen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,480–3,380 (€2,200–3,000).
Prices in Bremen
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €850–1,400 | $956–1,580 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €650–1,050 | $731–1,180 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–38 | $23–43 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–150 | $90–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €6–11 | $6.8–12.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €16–28 | $18–32 |
| Cappuccino | €3.2–4.3 | $3.6–4.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3.5–5 | $3.9–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €3–3.5 | $3.4–3.9 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €9–15 | $10.1–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 33/100
A value score of 33/100 means Bremen gives more quality of life per dollar than 32% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 16 places we cover in Germany.
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Cost of living across Germany
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | $2,250–3,040 | 29/100 |
| Leipzig | $2,250–3,040 | 31/100 |
| Black Forest | $2,250–3,260 | — |
| Nuremberg | $2,480–3,380 | 30/100 |
| Bremen | $2,480–3,380 | 33/100 |
| Cologne | $2,700–3,600 | 21/100 |
| Heidelberg | $2,700–3,600 | 28/100 |
| Freiburg | $2,700–3,600 | 28/100 |
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | $2,700–3,600 | 28/100 |
| Düsseldorf | $2,810–3,830 | 16/100 |
| Berlin | $2,930–3,940 | 14/100 |
| Stuttgart | $2,930–3,940 | 20/100 |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | $2,930–3,940 | 20/100 |
| Hamburg | $3,150–4,160 | 11/100 |
| Frankfurt | $3,150–4,280 | 12/100 |
| Munich | $3,380–4,500 | 13/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Bremen
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bremen?
About $1,460–1,910 on a lean budget, $2,480–3,380 for a comfortable month and $4,280–6,530 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bremen?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €850–1,400 ($956–1,580) a month in the center and €650–1,050 ($731–1,180) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bremen?
A local meal is €6–11 ($6.8–12.4); a mid-range restaurant is €16–28 ($18–32) per person.
Is Germany expensive?
Prices in Germany are about 80% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.