Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23KM (kr86) | kr150 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13KM (kr48) | kr85 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.58KM (kr21) | kr38 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.23KM (kr9) | kr14 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.17KM (kr20) | kr32 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.31KM (kr13) | kr20 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11KM (kr41) | kr43 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.29KM (kr9) | kr17 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.58KM (kr6) | kr13 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.65KM (kr6) | kr9 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17KM (kr65) | kr81 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.84KM (kr11) | kr20 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.17KM (kr4.50) | kr10 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,061KM (kr4,061) | kr12,078 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 645KM (kr2,469) | kr10,088 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 319KM (kr1,219) | kr797 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 643KM (kr2,460) | kr8,998 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 459KM (kr1,756) | kr6,853 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 170KM (kr652) | kr621 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19KM (kr74) | kr164 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 593KM (kr2,270) | kr2,390 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311KM (kr1,189) | kr488 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (kr37) | kr43 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9KM (kr35) | kr230 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 144KM (kr551) | kr622 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (kr269) | kr294 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178KM (kr682) | kr789 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144KM (kr550) | kr1,009 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 60% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,557KM (kr113,123) | kr314,482 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.80KM (kr11) | kr15 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (kr189) | kr467 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13KM (kr51) | kr409 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 36% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13KM (kr51) | kr37 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13KM (kr50) | kr82 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (kr185) | kr500 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.09KM (kr19) | kr37 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (kr26) | kr31 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.56KM (kr21) | kr18 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.33KM (kr9) | kr12 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.64KM (kr14) | kr17 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (kr34) | kr202 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (kr103) | kr297 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (kr63) | kr209 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44KM (kr168) | kr455 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75KM (kr286) | kr541 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8KM (kr30) | kr77 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.53KM (kr14) | kr49 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.05KM (kr16) | kr42 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (kr3,752) | kr3,632 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (kr0.83) | kr0.88 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (kr193) | kr211 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (kr25) | kr54 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 144 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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