Cost of living in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18KM (£8) | £10 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (£4.19) | £6 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.22KM (£1.86) | £3.36 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.53KM (£0.68) | £1.01 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.86KM (£1.70) | £2.86 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.27KM (£1.00) | £1.28 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (£2.89) | £5.47 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.89KM (£0.83) | £1.94 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.23KM (£0.54) | £0.85 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.23KM (£0.54) | £1.71 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13KM (£5.72) | £8 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.52KM (£1.11) | £1.78 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11KM (£0.49) | £0.90 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 66% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 945KM (£417) | £1,801 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 509KM (£224) | £1,197 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 303KM (£133) | £138 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 520KM (£229) | £981 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 339KM (£149) | £609 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 187KM (£82) | £131 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22KM (£10) | £17 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 584KM (£257) | £331 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181KM (£80) | £66 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9KM (£3.92) | £5.73 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6KM (£2.75) | £11 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 118KM (£52) | £81 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69KM (£30) | £29 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 156KM (£69) | £67 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176KM (£78) | £63 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 45% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,778KM (£13,562) | £17,216 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.11KM (£0.93) | £1.21 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (£22) | £52 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (£5.45) | £13 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 36% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (£3.84) | £3.90 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (£4.69) | £7 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (£19) | £80 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.60KM (£2.47) | £3.07 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (£2.70) | £1.41 | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.20KM (£2.29) | £3.30 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.49KM (£1.10) | £1.51 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (£1.27) | £1.20 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (£3.63) | £12 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 47% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29KM (£13) | £32 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42KM (£19) | £89 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68KM (£30) | £51 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (£3.03) | £7 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.90KM (£1.28) | £3.62 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.52KM (£1.55) | £4.40 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (£432) | £401 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21KM (£0.09) | £0.17 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51KM (£22) | £27 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.69KM (£2.51) | £9 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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