- Cost of Living
- China
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Taiyuan
- Zenica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Taiyuan (China) is 26% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (11KM) | 16KM | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (7KM) | 7KM | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (2.77KM) | 4.26KM | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (4.03KM) | 1.52KM | + 165% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (2.43KM) | 3.38KM | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (2.38KM) | 1.70KM | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (19KM) | 5.60KM | + 238% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (2.48KM) | 1.57KM | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (3.78KM) | 1.66KM | + 128% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (1.65KM) | 1.29KM | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (27KM) | 9KM | + 212% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1.88KM) | 2.51KM | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (2.93KM) | 1.26KM | + 133% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 9% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (721KM) | 463KM | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (467KM) | 379KM | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (42KM) | 266KM | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 436KM | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (252KM) | 375KM | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 146KM | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (20KM) | 25KM | - 20% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (612KM) | 836KM | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 158KM | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (11KM) | 26KM | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (9KM) | 8KM | + 12% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 6% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (76KM) | 115KM | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 73KM | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 139KM | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (151KM) | 134KM | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 63% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 27,281KM | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (1.58KM) | 1.83KM | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (20KM) | 178KM | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 15% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 8KM | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元60 (15KM) | 9KM | + 68% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 33KM | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 15KM | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (11KM) | 9KM | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4.30KM | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (2.52KM) | 1.90KM | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3.33KM | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (12KM) | 6.00KM | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 39% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (31KM) | 29KM | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (26KM) | 10KM | + 154% | |
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 | 元250 (63KM) | 51KM | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (13KM) | 7KM | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (8KM) | 2.00KM | + 278% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (8KM) | 2.38KM | + 218% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (0.08KM) | 0.19KM | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (101KM) | 38KM | + 165% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (4.54KM) | 4.83KM | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on November 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is 21% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,500KM
in Zenica
you would need to make just about 1,192KM
(元4,731)
in Taiyuan.
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