Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 5% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Zenica | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (593 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM (304 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.15KM (197 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (70 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.16KM (150 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.07KM (98 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.80KM (275 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.47KM (70 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00KM (47 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.31KM (62 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10KM (494 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39KM (114 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (46 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Zenica | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 509KM (24,110 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 367KM (17,400 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201KM (9,532 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 451KM (21,374 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 360KM (17,049 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 141KM (6,706 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23KM (1,080 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 861KM (40,820 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (8,382 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13KM (602 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (337 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 37% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Zenica | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 101KM (4,796 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51KM (2,430 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140KM (6,645 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 147KM (6,952 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 11% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Zenica | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,676KM (1,312,200 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.33KM (111 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52KM (2,458 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (590 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 11% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Zenica | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (289 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (429 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33KM (1,580 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.57KM (216 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (293 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.00KM (237 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86KM (88 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16KM (150 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.42KM (257 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 9% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Zenica | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (1,230 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10KM (485 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30KM (1,422 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (2,271 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.36KM (254 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.34KM (111 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.63KM (125 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 880KM (41,718 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (9 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (1,863 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.07KM (240 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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