- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ostend
- Zenica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ostend, Belgium compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ostend (Belgium) is 85% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (33KM) | 16KM | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (15KM) | 7KM | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (8KM) | 4.26KM | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (1.99KM) | 1.52KM | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.14 (4.20KM) | 3.38KM | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (3.14KM) | 1.70KM | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (9KM) | 5.60KM | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (4.86KM) | 1.57KM | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (3.51KM) | 1.66KM | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (1.96KM) | 1.29KM | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (15KM) | 9KM | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (3.92KM) | 2.51KM | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (2.08KM) | 1.26KM | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Ostend (Belgium) is 173% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €825 (1,616KM) | 463KM | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €813 (1,591KM) | 379KM | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (379KM) | 266KM | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (1,273KM) | 436KM | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €533 (1,045KM) | 375KM | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (245KM) | 146KM | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €45 (88KM) | 25KM | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €678 (1,328KM) | 836KM | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 158KM | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 26KM | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (39KM) | 8KM | + 390% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Ostend (Belgium) is 50% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (157KM) | 115KM | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €60 (118KM) | 73KM | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (157KM) | 139KM | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (215KM) | 134KM | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ostend (Belgium) is 34% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (58,754KM) | 27,281KM | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (2.67KM) | 1.83KM | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (47KM) | 178KM | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ostend (Belgium) is 31% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.50 (7KM) | 8KM | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 9KM | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (51KM) | 33KM | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 15KM | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 9KM | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4.30KM | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (3.49KM) | 1.90KM | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 3.33KM | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (39KM) | 6.00KM | + 553% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Ostend (Belgium) is 87% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (121KM) | 29KM | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (35KM) | 10KM | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 18KM | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (131KM) | 51KM | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.56 (11KM) | 7KM | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (5.35KM) | 2.00KM | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.34 (7KM) | 2.38KM | + 176% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.19KM | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 38KM | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (13KM) | 4.83KM | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ostend (Belgium) is 41% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 2,115KM
(€1,080)
in Ostend
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,500KM
in Zenica.
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