Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 71% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 72% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zenica | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (CHF 6) | CHF 22 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM (CHF 3.09) | CHF 16 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.15KM (CHF 2.00) | CHF 14 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (CHF 0.71) | CHF 1.36 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.16KM (CHF 1.52) | CHF 5.35 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.07KM (CHF 0.99) | CHF 4.05 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.80KM (CHF 2.80) | CHF 10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.47KM (CHF 0.71) | CHF 4.29 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00KM (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.16 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.31KM (CHF 0.63) | CHF 2.48 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10KM (CHF 5.02) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.56 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (CHF 0.46) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 78% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zenica | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 509KM (CHF 245) | CHF 1,743 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM (CHF 177) | CHF 1,498 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201KM (CHF 97) | CHF 175 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM (CHF 217) | CHF 1,330 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 360KM (CHF 173) | CHF 1,033 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 141KM (CHF 68) | CHF 106 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23KM (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 861KM (CHF 415) | CHF 421 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (CHF 85) | CHF 109 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (CHF 3.43) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 48% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zenica | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 101KM (CHF 49) | CHF 103 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51KM (CHF 25) | CHF 50 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140KM (CHF 68) | CHF 101 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 147KM (CHF 71) | CHF 117 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 75% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zenica | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,676KM (CHF 13,331) | CHF 27,795 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.33KM (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.70 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52KM (CHF 25) | CHF 137 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (CHF 5.58) | CHF 45 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 56% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zenica | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (CHF 2.94) | CHF 11 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (CHF 4.36) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33KM (CHF 16) | CHF 64 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.57KM (CHF 2.20) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (CHF 2.98) | CHF 4.16 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (CHF 2.41) | CHF 4.17 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (CHF 0.90) | CHF 3.05 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (CHF 1.52) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.42KM (CHF 2.61) | CHF 30 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zenica | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (CHF 12) | CHF 69 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (CHF 4.93) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (CHF 14) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (CHF 23) | CHF 97 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (CHF 2.58) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (CHF 1.13) | CHF 4.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.63KM (CHF 1.27) | CHF 5.90 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (CHF 424) | CHF 400 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (CHF 0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (CHF 19) | CHF 100 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (CHF 2.44) | CHF 9 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
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