- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Iraq
- Sarajevo
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
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Food | ||||
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Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15KM (11,205 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8KM (6,261 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.48KM (3,354 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.44KM (1,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 5.04KM (3,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.74KM (2,053 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9KM (6,992 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.69KM (1,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.99KM (738 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.31KM (980 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (8,767 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.47KM (1,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11KM (829 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 998KM (747,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 525KM (393,389 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308KM (230,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 566KM (423,501 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 388KM (290,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 231KM (173,045 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26KM (19,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 654KM (489,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 140KM (104,999 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (7,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (5,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 129KM (96,235 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70KM (52,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 138KM (103,405 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (124,826 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,804KM (17,824,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.90KM (1,423 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 156% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52KM (39,228 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (9,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (8,316 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (8,339 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (36,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7KM (5,539 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.38KM (4,027 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.18KM (3,130 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (1,394 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.11KM (2,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (5,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28KM (20,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14KM (10,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37KM (27,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 57KM (42,359 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (6,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.20KM (2,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.23KM (2,422 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,265KM (947,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20KM (151 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 67KM (49,846 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.18KM (3,880 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
748.798
IQD
/
BAM
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Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 29% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,160,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,540,013 Dinar
(2,057KM)
in Sarajevo.
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