Cost of living in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 56% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (€5.87) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.92KM (€3.02) | €9 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.05KM (€2.06) | €3.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46KM (€0.74) | €0.97 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.08KM (€1.57) | €2.28 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.93KM (€0.98) | €1.87 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.95KM (€3.03) | €5.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.27KM (€0.65) | €1.70 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.97KM (€0.49) | €1.22 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.24KM (€0.63) | €1.71 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM (€4.79) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM (€1.22) | €2.45 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.87KM (€0.44) | €1.18 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 62% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 522KM (€266) | €1,020 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM (€187) | €836 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216KM (€110) | €155 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM (€230) | €779 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 291KM (€148) | €531 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146KM (€74) | €123 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24KM (€12) | €29 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 989KM (€503) | €383 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176KM (€90) | €117 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM (€6) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (€3.85) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108KM (€55) | €79 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54KM (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 144KM (€74) | €93 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (€65) | €129 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,317KM (€14,922) | €23,515 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM (€1.11) | €1.34 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 53KM (€27) | €48 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (€6) | €28 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (€3.31) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (€4.63) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32KM (€16) | €26 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.66KM (€2.37) | €4.50 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (€3.15) | €3.72 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (€2.54) | €3.39 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (€0.95) | €1.36 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (€1.61) | €2.40 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.44KM (€2.77) | €22 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (€13) | €35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (€5.21) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (€15) | €48 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (€24) | €51 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (€2.73) | €8 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (€1.19) | €3.09 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.75KM (€1.40) | €4.65 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (€448) | €438 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (€0.09) | €0.23 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (€20) | €27 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (€2.58) | €6 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 37 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,566 (3,076KM) in Zenica.
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