Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (15KM) | 16KM | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (10KM) | 7KM | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (3.54KM) | 4.26KM | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (1.27KM) | 1.50KM | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (3.28KM) | 3.27KM | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (4.76KM) | 2.38KM | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (8KM) | 6KM | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (5.03KM) | 1.84KM | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (5.21KM) | 1.69KM | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (5.05KM) | 1.44KM | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (30KM) | 9KM | + 233% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (3.21KM) | 2.45KM | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (3.25KM) | 1.05KM | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (1,682KM) | 467KM | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (1,486KM) | 442KM | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (261KM) | 266KM | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (1,303KM) | 581KM | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (869KM) | 386KM | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (130KM) | 146KM | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (82KM) | 25KM | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $325 (546KM) | 836KM | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (161KM) | 158KM | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (12KM) | 26KM | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (22KM) | 16KM | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (63KM) | 107KM | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (84KM) | 73KM | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (160KM) | 139KM | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (126KM) | 134KM | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (40,366KM) | 27,281KM | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1.45KM) | 1.83KM | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (67KM) | 178KM | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (37KM) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.83 (10KM) | 8KM | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (32KM) | 9KM | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (99KM) | 33KM | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.10 (7KM) | 15KM | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.27 (3.82KM) | 9KM | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (7KM) | 4.30KM | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (3.77KM) | 1.90KM | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (2.82KM) | 3.33KM | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (19KM) | 6.00KM | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (61KM) | 29KM | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (32KM) | 10KM | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $27 (45KM) | 18KM | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (59KM) | 51KM | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (14KM) | 7KM | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (5.63KM) | 2.00KM | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (4.44KM) | 2.38KM | + 87% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $126 (213KM) | 340KM | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (0.50KM) | 0.19KM | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (64KM) | 38KM | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (10KM) | 4.83KM | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 1,805KM
($1,073)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,500KM
in Zenica.
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