Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (14KM) | 12KM | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (10KM) | 5.78KM | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (3.36KM) | 4.22KM | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (1.10KM) | 1.49KM | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (3.11KM) | 3.25KM | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (4.51KM) | 1.84KM | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (8KM) | 5.59KM | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (4.77KM) | 1.63KM | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (4.94KM) | 1.39KM | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (4.78KM) | 1.40KM | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (29KM) | 9KM | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (2.63KM) | 2.37KM | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (3.08KM) | 1.03KM | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (1,594KM) | 594KM | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (1,408KM) | 429KM | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (247KM) | 180KM | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (1,235KM) | 436KM | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (824KM) | 317KM | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (124KM) | 136KM | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (78KM) | 24KM | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (479KM) | 1,058KM | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (134KM) | 168KM | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (10KM) | 13KM | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (19KM) | 8KM | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (60KM) | 111KM | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (80KM) | 56KM | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (151KM) | 150KM | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (120KM) | 118KM | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (38,258KM) | 27,281KM | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1.37KM) | 2.15KM | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (64KM) | 48KM | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (41KM) | 13KM | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.43 (9KM) | 6KM | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (33KM) | 11KM | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $66 (106KM) | 38KM | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.73 (5.95KM) | 7KM | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.20 (3.51KM) | 6KM | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.59 (5.72KM) | 4.99KM | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.33 (3.71KM) | 2.11KM | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (2.40KM) | 3.07KM | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (19KM) | 6.00KM | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (58KM) | 22KM | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (30KM) | 9KM | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $33 (53KM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (56KM) | 41KM | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (12KM) | 5.60KM | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (5.34KM) | 2.01KM | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (4.21KM) | 2.57KM | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (680KM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (0.48KM) | 0.19KM | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (61KM) | 39KM | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (9KM) | 4.61KM | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 370 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 3,330KM
($2,089)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,000KM
in Zenica.
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