Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21KM (50 zł) | 32 zł | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9KM (22 zł) | 22 zł | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.93KM (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.62KM (3.89 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.35KM (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.31KM (5.54 zł) | 9 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.01KM (4.83 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.11KM (2.66 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.35KM (3.24 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (26 zł) | 30 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.59KM (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07KM (2.55 zł) | 2.86 zł | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 28% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,077KM (2,582 zł) | 4,031 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 584KM (1,401 zł) | 3,003 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 336KM (805 zł) | 537 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 513KM (1,230 zł) | 2,231 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 339KM (812 zł) | 1,860 zł | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 187KM (447 zł) | 414 zł | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22KM (54 zł) | 47 zł | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 584KM (1,400 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181KM (434 zł) | 516 zł | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (25 zł) | 34 zł | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (16 zł) | 22 zł | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 118KM (282 zł) | 256 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69KM (165 zł) | 135 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (370 zł) | 268 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 138KM (331 zł) | 309 zł | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,911KM (74,113 zł) | 84,936 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.82KM (7 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (119 zł) | 105 zł | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13KM (30 zł) | 32 zł | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13KM (31 zł) | 44 zł | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43KM (103 zł) | 157 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.37KM (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.20KM (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.49KM (5.98 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (20 zł) | 43 zł | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29KM (69 zł) | 82 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (40 zł) | 57 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42KM (101 zł) | 130 zł | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77KM (184 zł) | 151 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.08KM (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.76KM (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (2,351 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (0.52 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (137 zł) | 133 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 224 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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