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Bremen

Bremen

Germany

Updated on August 05, 2025

Overview

Bremen is a historic port city in northwestern Germany, renowned for its Hanseatic heritage, medieval architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Home to football club Werder Bremen, it blends industrial tradition with technological innovation.

Average cost of living€2,450.00
Quality of Life78/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€550.00
1-bed flat (center)€820.00
1-bed flat (outside)€630.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,350.00
3-bed flat (outside)€980.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€220.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€25.00

Transportation

One-way ticket€3.20
Monthly pass€90.00
Taxi start€4.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.85

Leisure

Cinema ticket€14.50
Fitness club€32.00

Education

Preschool (month)€280.00
Intl. primary (year)€1,200.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€4,800.00
sqm outside center€3,200.00

Advantages

  • Excellent public transport and railway connectivity
  • High quality of life with green spaces and riverfront areas
  • UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city center

Disadvantages

  • × Slightly higher cost of living than German average
  • × Humid and rainy climate for much of the year
  • × Fewer tech-sector job opportunities compared to Berlin or Munich