[die_sekte]

The 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]

Median 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.