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I'm from Copenhagen, a rather expensive city, so maybe I'm biased.
by mixmax 16y ago
I'm from Copenhagen, a rather expensive city, so maybe I'm biased.
- megablast 16y agoI have found Germany to be one of the most expensive places in Europe, certainly much more expensive than the US. It seems the further south you head, and the further east you head, Europe gets cheaper, with a few exceptions. Curious to know what is cheaper in Berlin compared with Copenhagen, I am surprised there is much difference. Did not find much difference in Denmark when I passed through, and spent quite a bit of time in Stockholm, avoided light beers. Did not find much that was more expensive.
- die_sekte 16y agoThe Nordic countries are quite a bit more expensive than Germany (and have worse bread). Which stems from the slightly lower VAT in Germany, less regulations and taxes on the sale of alcoholic beverages and the fact that Germany has Aldi, Lidl, Penny, Plus, Netto, etc. (all of them competing discount stores).
- varjag 16y agoMedian income also tend to be less in Germany than in Nordic states, and welfare safety net less extensive. All adds up to cost of living.