Cost of living in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.92KM (AU$4.70) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.05KM (AU$3.22) | AU$5.27 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46KM (AU$1.16) | AU$1.46 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.08KM (AU$2.44) | AU$5.06 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.93KM (AU$1.53) | AU$4.83 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.95KM (AU$4.72) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.27KM (AU$1.01) | AU$4.57 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.97KM (AU$0.77) | AU$3.20 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.24KM (AU$0.98) | AU$5.70 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM (AU$1.90) | AU$2.82 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.87KM (AU$0.69) | AU$2.67 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 73% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 522KM (AU$414) | AU$2,894 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM (AU$291) | AU$2,147 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216KM (AU$171) | AU$238 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM (AU$358) | AU$1,809 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 291KM (AU$230) | AU$1,422 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146KM (AU$116) | AU$159 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24KM (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 989KM (AU$785) | AU$354 | + 122% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176KM (AU$140) | AU$212 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (AU$6) | AU$28 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108KM (AU$86) | AU$101 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54KM (AU$43) | AU$59 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 144KM (AU$115) | AU$129 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (AU$102) | AU$131 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,317KM (AU$23,256) | AU$27,303 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM (AU$1.74) | AU$1.38 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 53KM (AU$42) | AU$160 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (AU$5.15) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (AU$7) | AU$24 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32KM (AU$25) | AU$72 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.66KM (AU$3.70) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (AU$4.91) | AU$4.47 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (AU$3.97) | AU$5.32 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (AU$1.48) | AU$2.55 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (AU$2.51) | AU$3.01 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.44KM (AU$4.31) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (AU$21) | AU$51 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (AU$24) | AU$226 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (AU$38) | AU$78 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (AU$4.25) | AU$16 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (AU$1.86) | AU$4.40 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.75KM (AU$2.18) | AU$10 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (AU$698) | AU$634 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (AU$0.14) | AU$0.25 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (AU$31) | AU$72 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (AU$4.02) | AU$33 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,276 (4,130KM) in Zenica.
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