- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Poland
- Sarajevo
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15KM (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8KM (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.32KM (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.49KM (3.27 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.02KM (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.54KM (5.58 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.71KM (3.76 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.04KM (2.29 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.34KM (2.95 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13KM (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.41KM (5.31 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05KM (2.31 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 975KM (2,147 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 535KM (1,177 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308KM (677 zł) | 519 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600KM (1,321 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 404KM (889 zł) | 844 zł | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 227KM (500 zł) | 275 zł | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27KM (59 zł) | 47 zł | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 664KM (1,461 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 159KM (351 zł) | 419 zł | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (288 zł) | 275 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 71KM (156 zł) | 113 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 141KM (311 zł) | 282 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173KM (380 zł) | 297 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,796KM (52,377 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.92KM (4.23 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52KM (115 zł) | 75 zł | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (27 zł) | 26 zł | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (26 zł) | 26 zł | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (105 zł) | 103 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8KM (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.65KM (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.35KM (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.30KM (5.06 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.06KM (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (18 zł) | 30 zł | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (59 zł) | 63 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14KM (30 zł) | 44 zł | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38KM (83 zł) | 126 zł | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56KM (123 zł) | 90 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8KM (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.07KM (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.28KM (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,239KM (2,727 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20KM (0.44 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65KM (144 zł) | 108 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.28KM (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 824 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,153 zł
(3,704KM)
in Sarajevo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,100 zł
in Łódź.
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