Cost of living in McAllen, Texas, United States compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (15KM) | 12KM | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.96 (10KM) | 5.36KM | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (3.56KM) | 4.25KM | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (1.16KM) | 1.51KM | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.95 (3.29KM) | 3.38KM | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.83 (4.78KM) | 1.92KM | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (8KM) | 5.50KM | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (5.05KM) | 1.57KM | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (5.24KM) | 1.52KM | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (5.07KM) | 1.37KM | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (30KM) | 9KM | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (2.78KM) | 2.51KM | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (3.26KM) | 1.23KM | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (1,689KM) | 593KM | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $883 (1,492KM) | 440KM | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (262KM) | 204KM | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (1,309KM) | 436KM | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (873KM) | 357KM | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (131KM) | 153KM | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (82KM) | 25KM | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (508KM) | 1,058KM | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (150KM) | 158KM | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (11KM) | 13KM | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (20KM) | 8KM | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (63KM) | 115KM | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (84KM) | 53KM | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (160KM) | 143KM | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (127KM) | 134KM | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (40,536KM) | 27,281KM | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1.45KM) | 1.83KM | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (68KM) | 178KM | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (43KM) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.43 (9KM) | 6KM | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (35KM) | 9KM | + 284% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (121KM) | 40KM | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.73 (6KM) | 7KM | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.24 (3.78KM) | 7KM | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.59 (6KM) | 4.83KM | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.33 (3.93KM) | 1.90KM | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (2.54KM) | 3.33KM | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (20KM) | 6KM | + 232% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (62KM) | 24KM | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (32KM) | 9KM | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $38 (65KM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (59KM) | 47KM | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (19KM) | 5.60KM | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.35 (5.66KM) | 1.79KM | + 217% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.64 (4.46KM) | 2.36KM | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (720KM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (0.51KM) | 0.19KM | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (65KM) | 38KM | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (10KM) | 4.06KM | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 351 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in McAllen, Texas (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 2,302KM
($1,363)
in McAllen, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800KM
in Zenica.
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