Cost of living in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs San Jose, California, United States
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 64% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.92KM ($3.67) | $11 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.05KM ($2.51) | $5.19 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46KM ($0.90) | $1.21 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.08KM ($1.90) | $3.92 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.93KM ($1.20) | $4.21 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.95KM ($3.68) | $7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.27KM ($0.79) | $4.37 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.97KM ($0.60) | $2.38 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.24KM ($0.77) | $2.95 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM ($5.83) | $18 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM ($1.48) | $2.37 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.87KM ($0.54) | $2.24 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 81% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 522KM ($323) | $3,253 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM ($227) | $2,659 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216KM ($134) | $149 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM ($279) | $2,294 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 291KM ($180) | $1,555 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146KM ($90) | $114 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24KM ($15) | $38 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 989KM ($612) | $329 | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176KM ($109) | $128 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM ($4.69) | $37 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 18% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108KM ($67) | $49 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54KM ($34) | $50 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 144KM ($89) | $89 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM ($79) | $112 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 43% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,317KM ($18,153) | $23,712 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM ($1.35) | $0.92 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 53KM ($33) | $81 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM ($4.02) | $7 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM ($5.63) | $21 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32KM ($20) | $110 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.66KM ($2.88) | $7 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM ($3.83) | $3.71 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM ($3.10) | $5.68 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM ($1.15) | $3.57 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM ($1.96) | $1.93 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.44KM ($3.37) | $21 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 64% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM ($16) | $50 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10KM ($6) | $27 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM ($19) | $202 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM ($30) | $89 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM ($3.32) | $13 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM ($1.45) | $5.70 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.75KM ($1.70) | $8 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM ($545) | $436 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM ($0.11) | $0.43 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM ($24) | $62 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM ($3.14) | $9 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 65% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,300 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $3,301 (5,331KM) in Zenica.
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