Cost of living in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 53% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (R$ 39) | R$ 30 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.92KM (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.05KM (R$ 14) | R$ 30 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46KM (R$ 4.97) | R$ 4.00 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.08KM (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.93KM (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.95KM (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.27KM (R$ 4.32) | R$ 9 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.97KM (R$ 3.30) | R$ 10 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.24KM (R$ 4.21) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM (R$ 32) | R$ 120 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.87KM (R$ 2.94) | R$ 3.00 | - 2% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 522KM (R$ 1,776) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM (R$ 1,249) | R$ 1,450 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216KM (R$ 734) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM (R$ 1,534) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 291KM (R$ 988) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146KM (R$ 496) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24KM (R$ 82) | R$ 70 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 989KM (R$ 3,363) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176KM (R$ 599) | R$ 300 | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM (R$ 43) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (R$ 26) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 109% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108KM (R$ 368) | R$ 80 | + 360% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54KM (R$ 184) | R$ 60 | + 207% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 144KM (R$ 491) | R$ 500 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (R$ 435) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 23% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,317KM (R$ 99,699) | R$ 15,000 | + 565% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 53KM (R$ 180) | R$ 227 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (R$ 40) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 41% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (R$ 31) | R$ 50 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32KM (R$ 109) | R$ 300 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.66KM (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (R$ 17) | R$ 36 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.44KM (R$ 18) | R$ 60 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 27% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (R$ 88) | R$ 200 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (R$ 35) | R$ 80 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (R$ 102) | R$ 300 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (R$ 163) | R$ 80 | + 104% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (R$ 18) | R$ 80 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.75KM (R$ 9) | R$ 5.00 | + 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (R$ 2,992) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (R$ 0.62) | R$ 0.50 | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (R$ 134) | R$ 300 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (R$ 17) | R$ 5.00 | + 245% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 14% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,500 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 4,724 (1,389KM) in Zenica.
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