Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (15KM) | 16KM | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (10KM) | 7KM | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (3.48KM) | 4.26KM | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (1.25KM) | 1.50KM | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (3.22KM) | 3.27KM | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (4.68KM) | 2.38KM | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (8KM) | 6KM | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (4.94KM) | 1.84KM | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (5.12KM) | 1.69KM | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (4.96KM) | 1.44KM | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (30KM) | 9KM | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (3.15KM) | 2.45KM | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (3.19KM) | 1.05KM | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (1,652KM) | 467KM | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (1,459KM) | 442KM | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (256KM) | 266KM | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (1,280KM) | 581KM | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (854KM) | 386KM | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (128KM) | 146KM | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (80KM) | 25KM | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $325 (537KM) | 836KM | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (158KM) | 158KM | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (12KM) | 26KM | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (22KM) | 16KM | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (62KM) | 107KM | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (83KM) | 73KM | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (157KM) | 139KM | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (124KM) | 134KM | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (39,650KM) | 27,281KM | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1.42KM) | 1.83KM | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (66KM) | 178KM | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (37KM) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.83 (10KM) | 8KM | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (31KM) | 9KM | + 246% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (97KM) | 33KM | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.10 (7KM) | 15KM | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.27 (3.75KM) | 9KM | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (7KM) | 4.30KM | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (3.70KM) | 1.90KM | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (2.77KM) | 3.33KM | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (19KM) | 6.00KM | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (60KM) | 29KM | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (31KM) | 10KM | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $27 (44KM) | 18KM | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (58KM) | 51KM | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (14KM) | 7KM | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (5.53KM) | 2.00KM | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (4.36KM) | 2.38KM | + 84% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $317 (523KM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (0.50KM) | 0.19KM | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (63KM) | 38KM | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (9KM) | 4.83KM | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 1,783KM
($1,079)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,500KM
in Zenica.
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