Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zenica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (C$9) | C$23 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM (C$4.86) | C$13 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.15KM (C$3.15) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (C$1.11) | C$2.41 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.16KM (C$2.40) | C$4.70 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.07KM (C$1.57) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.80KM (C$4.41) | C$11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.47KM (C$1.12) | C$4.85 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00KM (C$0.76) | C$3.95 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.31KM (C$1.00) | C$3.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10KM (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM (C$1.82) | C$2.68 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (C$0.73) | C$2.16 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zenica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 509KM (C$386) | C$2,300 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM (C$279) | C$1,599 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201KM (C$153) | C$120 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM (C$342) | C$1,347 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 360KM (C$273) | C$985 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 141KM (C$107) | C$69 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23KM (C$17) | C$60 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 861KM (C$653) | C$311 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (C$134) | C$140 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (C$5.40) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zenica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 101KM (C$77) | C$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51KM (C$39) | C$41 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140KM (C$106) | C$105 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 147KM (C$111) | C$120 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zenica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,676KM (C$21,007) | C$24,609 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.33KM (C$1.77) | C$1.69 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52KM (C$39) | C$60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zenica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (C$4.63) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33KM (C$25) | C$77 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.57KM (C$3.47) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.70) | C$4.17 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (C$3.80) | C$4.59 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (C$1.41) | C$3.11 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (C$2.40) | C$3.02 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.42KM (C$4.11) | C$22 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Zenica | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (C$20) | C$61 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (C$8) | C$27 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (C$23) | C$118 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (C$36) | C$97 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (C$4.07) | C$12 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (C$1.78) | C$4.71 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.63KM (C$1.99) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (C$668) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (C$30) | C$38 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (C$3.84) | C$13 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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