The two cities lie on the banks of River Weser. Although Bremen is a large port city with advanced shipping facilities, it contributes the least GDP among German states. In 2015, the state had a GDP of €31.6 billion making it the poorest state in Germany.

Which part of Germany is poorest?

Some 12.5 million Germans are now classified as poor .Statistics.Bundesland (state)Children on the welfare rolls (percent of all children, in 2015)People on the welfare rolls (percent of all persons, in 2015)Rhineland-Palatinate9.9%5.5%Hesse12.0%6.5%Lower Saxony13.5%7.6%North Rhine-Westphalia14.0%8.1%13 more rows

Which part of Germany is cheapest?

Top 5 Cheapest Cities to live in Germany#1 Bielefeld City Germany.#2 Frankfurt (Oder) City Germany.#3 Halle City Germany.#5 Passau City Germany.

Is Germany expensive to live?

Cost of living Around 850 euros a month for living expenses. Compared to some other European countries, Germany is not very expensive. The costs of food, housing, clothing and cultural activities are slightly higher than the EU average. On average, students in Germany spend around 850 euros per month on living costs.