Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (14KM) | 12KM | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (10KM) | 5.36KM | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (3.38KM) | 4.25KM | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (1.13KM) | 1.51KM | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (3.13KM) | 3.38KM | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (4.54KM) | 1.92KM | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (8KM) | 5.50KM | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (4.80KM) | 1.57KM | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (4.97KM) | 1.52KM | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (4.81KM) | 1.37KM | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (29KM) | 9KM | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (2.86KM) | 2.51KM | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (3.10KM) | 1.23KM | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (1,605KM) | 593KM | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (1,418KM) | 440KM | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (249KM) | 204KM | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (1,244KM) | 436KM | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (829KM) | 357KM | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (124KM) | 153KM | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (78KM) | 25KM | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (482KM) | 1,058KM | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (142KM) | 158KM | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (10KM) | 13KM | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (20KM) | 8KM | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (60KM) | 115KM | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (80KM) | 53KM | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (152KM) | 143KM | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (120KM) | 134KM | - 10% | |
| 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 (38,515KM) | 27,281KM | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1.38KM) | 1.83KM | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (64KM) | 178KM | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (41KM) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.43 (9KM) | 6KM | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (21KM) | 9KM | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $82 (132KM) | 40KM | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.88 (6KM) | 7KM | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.40 (3.85KM) | 7KM | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.74 (6KM) | 4.83KM | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.16 (3.47KM) | 1.90KM | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.49 (2.39KM) | 3.33KM | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (18KM) | 6KM | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (58KM) | 24KM | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (30KM) | 9KM | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (49KM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (56KM) | 47KM | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (14KM) | 5.60KM | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (5.38KM) | 1.79KM | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (4.24KM) | 2.36KM | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (684KM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (0.48KM) | 0.19KM | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (62KM) | 38KM | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (9KM) | 4.06KM | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 2,088KM
($1,301)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700KM
in Zenica.
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