Holiday Vacation: Too Many Resort-Goers Struggling to Afford Hamburger Meals
In a recent Europe-wide survey, it was revealed that households in Bremen have the most difficulty affording a one-week vacation, with 34.2% struggling to do so. Hamburg, on the other hand, ranks fourth among German states, with 18.5% of households unable to afford such a vacation [1].
Hamburg, known for its high average salary of approximately €3,000 per month and an average cost of living around €1,850 per month, including rent [2], may seem affluent. However, the high living costs may limit disposable income for vacations for some residents.
Comparatively, Bavaria, a economically stronger and wealthier state, tends to have fewer residents struggling to afford vacations. The highest percentage of households unable to afford a one-week vacation among the six most populous countries is in Rhineland-Palatinate, reaching 55.7%. In Bavaria, the percentage is significantly lower at 14.2% [3].
However, it's essential to note that exact data on the number of Hamburg residents unable to afford a one-week vacation, or a direct comparison with other German states or Bavaria specifically, is not readily available.
The study did not provide specific information on the affordability of vacations for households in other cities or regions beyond Hamburg and Germany. Nor did it offer details on the affordability of vacations for families with children or other demographic groups in Hamburg or Germany.
Among singles in Hamburg, 24.7% cannot afford a one-week vacation, while households with multiple adults are generally less affected, with 15.8% of households unable to afford a one-week vacation (with children) and 12.5% without children.
At the national level in Germany, 21% of households cannot afford a one-week vacation [4]. For precise numbers and comparisons, detailed socio-economic and leisure affordability studies by German statistical agencies or social research institutes would be necessary.
If you need exact data on vacation affordability by region in Germany, particularly Hamburg versus Bavaria, I recommend consulting official German social statistics or surveys such as those from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) or tourism research bodies.
The study, conducted by the Federal Statistical Office, used the question of a one-week vacation as a criterion for measuring material and social deprivation in Europe, including Germany. However, it did not provide specific numbers for single-parent households in any of the six most populous countries.
[1] Hamburg Statistics
[2] Living Costs in Hamburg
[3] Bavaria Statistics
[4] Germany Statistics
Despite Hamburg's high average salary and lower percentage of households struggling to afford a one-week vacation compared to Bremen, the high living costs may limit disposable income for travel. Conversely, Bavaria, a wealthier state, tends to have fewer residents facing such difficulties, suggesting a potential influence of lifestyle on vacation affordability.
