Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Niš (Serbia)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 7% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Zenica | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (693 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.92KM (356 Дин.) | 527 Дин. | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.05KM (243 Дин.) | 244 Дин. | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46KM (88 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.08KM (185 Дин.) | 129 Дин. | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.99KM (120 Дин.) | 111 Дин. | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.95KM (357 Дин.) | 272 Дин. | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.27KM (76 Дин.) | 78 Дин. | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.96KM (57 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.24KM (74 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM (565 Дин.) | 591 Дин. | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.42KM (145 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.87KM (52 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 20% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 9% cheaper than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Zenica | Niš | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500KM (30,003 Дин.) | 43,783 Дин. | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 339KM (20,372 Дин.) | 27,526 Дин. | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216KM (12,944 Дин.) | 12,917 Дин. | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 418KM (25,097 Дин.) | 30,847 Дин. | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 291KM (17,434 Дин.) | 20,854 Дин. | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146KM (8,756 Дин.) | 7,554 Дин. | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24KM (1,446 Дин.) | 1,227 Дин. | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 917KM (55,054 Дин.) | 32,719 Дин. | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176KM (10,577 Дин.) | 7,539 Дин. | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (735 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (435 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 9% cheaper than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Zenica | Niš | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108KM (6,487 Дин.) | 9,678 Дин. | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54KM (3,247 Дин.) | 3,277 Дин. | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 144KM (8,670 Дин.) | 7,472 Дин. | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (7,684 Дин.) | 7,118 Дин. | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 5% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,317KM (1,759,205 Дин.) | 2,131,990 Дин. | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM (131 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (3,062 Дин.) | 2,283 Дин. | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (710 Дин.) | 759 Дин. | - 6% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 6% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Zenica | Niš | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (390 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (546 Дин.) | 403 Дин. | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32KM (1,927 Дин.) | 1,732 Дин. | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.57KM (274 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (371 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (300 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (112 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (190 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.44KM (326 Дин.) | 254 Дин. | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Zenica | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (1,557 Дин.) | 1,421 Дин. | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (614 Дин.) | 597 Дин. | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (1,800 Дин.) | 1,748 Дин. | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (2,874 Дин.) | 1,839 Дин. | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (322 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (141 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.63KM (158 Дин.) | 134 Дин. | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (52,799 Дин.) | 58,032 Дин. | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (11 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (2,358 Дин.) | 1,765 Дин. | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (304 Дин.) | 294 Дин. | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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