Cost of living in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Alexandroupoli, Greece
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 39% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15KM (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8KM (€4.13) | €6 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.13KM (€2.62) | €5.46 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.43KM (€0.73) | €1.14 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.57KM (€2.34) | €5.97 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.88KM (€1.47) | €1.61 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (€4.22) | €5.87 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.85KM (€0.95) | €3.58 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44KM (€0.73) | €1.67 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.37KM (€0.70) | €0.95 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15KM (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.49KM (€1.27) | €2.69 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.09KM (€0.56) | €0.89 | - 37% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 0% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 843KM (€431) | €386 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 521KM (€266) | €282 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342KM (€175) | €127 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 712KM (€364) | €276 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 423KM (€216) | €225 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 331KM (€169) | €117 | + 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28KM (€14) | €27 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | 676KM (€345) | €500 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 199KM (€102) | €60 | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (€5.54) | €9 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (€3.91) | €8 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 135KM (€69) | €98 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 81KM (€41) | €21 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM (€76) | €82 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 182KM (€93) | €67 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 34% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,182KM (€14,915) | €25,472 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM (€1.18) | €1.58 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM (€5.86) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 22% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (€4.62) | €4.66 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (€5.48) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 46KM (€24) | €24 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7KM (€3.50) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (€3.24) | €3.00 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.27KM (€2.69) | €4.29 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.78KM (€1.42) | €2.74 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.28KM (€1.68) | €3.84 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (€4.25) | €10 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28KM (€15) | €23 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44KM (€23) | €23 | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61KM (€31) | €35 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (€3.52) | €9 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.95KM (€1.51) | €3.37 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.34KM (€1.71) | €3.74 | - 54% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,198KM (€612) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21KM (€0.11) | €1.00 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60KM (€31) | €33 | - 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.45KM (€2.78) | €4.00 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 33% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,200
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €809
(1,582KM)
in Sarajevo.
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