Cost of living in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.92KM (C$4.67) | C$10 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.05KM (C$3.20) | C$5.78 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46KM (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.08KM (C$2.43) | C$4.18 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.93KM (C$1.52) | C$3.04 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.95KM (C$4.70) | C$10 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.27KM (C$1.00) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.97KM (C$0.77) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.24KM (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM (C$1.89) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.87KM (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 522KM (C$412) | C$2,136 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM (C$290) | C$1,241 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216KM (C$170) | C$133 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM (C$356) | C$1,120 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 291KM (C$229) | C$806 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146KM (C$115) | C$66 | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24KM (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 989KM (C$780) | C$311 | + 151% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176KM (C$139) | C$97 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (C$5.97) | C$25 | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108KM (C$85) | C$60 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54KM (C$43) | C$39 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 144KM (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (C$101) | C$117 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,317KM (C$23,130) | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM (C$1.73) | C$1.39 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 53KM (C$42) | C$67 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (C$9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (C$5.13) | C$8 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32KM (C$25) | C$77 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.66KM (C$3.68) | C$6 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.88) | C$3.85 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (C$3.94) | C$4.28 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (C$1.47) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (C$2.49) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.44KM (C$4.29) | C$20 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (C$20) | C$52 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (C$24) | C$117 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (C$38) | C$96 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (C$4.23) | C$9 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (C$1.85) | C$5.42 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.75KM (C$2.17) | C$7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (C$694) | C$647 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (C$31) | C$35 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (C$4.00) | C$11 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,580 (4,537KM) in Zenica.
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