Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 41 prices entered by 10 different people.
| Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 56% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 12KM (€5.89) | €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 (€2.07) | €3.67 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.46KM (€0.75) | €0.97 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.08KM (€1.57) | €2.28 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 1.93KM (€0.99) | €1.87 | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.95KM (€3.04) | €5.47 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 1.27KM (€0.65) | €1.70 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 0.97KM (€0.50) | €1.22 | 59% |
| 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 (€4.81) | €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 in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 62% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 522KM (€266) | €1,052 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 367KM (€187) | €831 | 77% |
| 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) | €785 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 291KM (€148) | €537 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 146KM (€74) | €123 | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 24KM (€12) | €29 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 989KM (€505) | €383 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 176KM (€90) | €117 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 13KM (€6) | €11 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 8KM (€3.86) | €10 | 60% |
| Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 29,317KM (€14,961) | €23,515 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 2.19KM (€1.12) | €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 in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6KM (€3.32) | €7 | 53% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 9KM (€4.64) | €9 | 51% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 32KM (€16) | €26 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 4.66KM (€2.38) | €4.50 | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 6KM (€3.16) | €3.72 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.00KM (€2.55) | €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 (€2.78) | €22 | 87% |
| Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 50% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 26KM (€13) | €35 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 10KM (€5.22) | €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 (€2.74) | €8 | 66% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2.34KM (€1.20) | €3.09 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 2.75KM (€1.40) | €4.65 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 880KM (€449) | €438 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.18KM (€0.09) | €0.23 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 39KM (€20) | €27 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5.07KM (€2.58) | €6 | 59% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,711 (3,352KM) in Zenica.