Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 16% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 15% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Sarajevo | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18KM (1,106 Дин.) | 2,002 Дин. | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12KM (722 Дин.) | 645 Дин. | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.46KM (328 Дин.) | 363 Дин. | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.88KM (113 Дин.) | 150 Дин. | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.23KM (254 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.13KM (188 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9KM (538 Дин.) | 729 Дин. | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39KM (144 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.31KM (79 Дин.) | 72 Дин. | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.68KM (101 Дин.) | 85 Дин. | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16KM (934 Дин.) | 773 Дин. | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.81KM (169 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05KM (63 Дин.) | 58 Дин. | + 9% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 20% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Sarajevo | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,046KM (62,846 Дин.) | 107,443 Дин. | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 623KM (37,439 Дин.) | 53,060 Дин. | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 319KM (19,131 Дин.) | 14,330 Дин. | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 594KM (35,680 Дин.) | 50,169 Дин. | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 391KM (23,456 Дин.) | 39,288 Дин. | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 170KM (10,225 Дин.) | 9,118 Дин. | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19KM (1,162 Дин.) | 1,312 Дин. | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 593KM (35,616 Дин.) | 33,268 Дин. | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311KM (18,660 Дин.) | 13,103 Дин. | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (573 Дин.) | 645 Дин. | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9KM (554 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | + 14% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Sarajevo | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 144KM (8,645 Дин.) | 9,786 Дин. | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (4,225 Дин.) | 3,840 Дин. | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178KM (10,701 Дин.) | 11,823 Дин. | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144KM (8,634 Дин.) | 9,712 Дин. | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 12% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,830KM (1,851,514 Дин.) | 2,896,940 Дин. | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.91KM (175 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 46KM (2,791 Дин.) | 2,740 Дин. | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13KM (782 Дин.) | 856 Дин. | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 9% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Sarajevo | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13KM (806 Дин.) | 697 Дин. | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13KM (789 Дин.) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (2,905 Дин.) | 2,737 Дин. | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.09KM (306 Дин.) | 421 Дин. | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (414 Дин.) | 455 Дин. | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.56KM (334 Дин.) | 616 Дин. | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.33KM (140 Дин.) | 150 Дин. | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.64KM (218 Дин.) | 268 Дин. | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (536 Дин.) | 566 Дин. | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 25% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Sarajevo | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (1,618 Дин.) | 2,390 Дин. | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (996 Дин.) | 1,031 Дин. | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44KM (2,637 Дин.) | 2,298 Дин. | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75KM (4,493 Дин.) | 4,913 Дин. | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8KM (475 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.58KM (215 Дин.) | 204 Дин. | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.07KM (244 Дин.) | 242 Дин. | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (58,875 Дин.) | 124,518 Дин. | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (13 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (3,024 Дин.) | 3,295 Дин. | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (380 Дин.) | 402 Дин. | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 185 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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