Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Albania
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Albania | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19KM (982 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14KM (721 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7KM (345 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.26KM (119 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.62KM (244 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89KM (258 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (691 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.25KM (119 Lek) | 129 Lek | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92KM (101 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.76KM (93 Lek) | 97 Lek | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21KM (1,093 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.94KM (155 Lek) | 185 Lek | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.42KM (75 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 8% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 940KM (49,675 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 644KM (34,001 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 302KM (15,958 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 639KM (33,757 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 452KM (23,872 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196KM (10,335 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (1,337 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 580KM (30,643 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390KM (20,605 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (602 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11KM (600 Lek) | 959 Lek | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 32% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 166KM (8,785 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79KM (4,181 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200KM (10,577 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200KM (10,553 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 36% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000KM (1,320,511 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.67KM (141 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65KM (3,441 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 31% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30KM (1,603 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 702% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (567 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (2,641 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (301 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (437 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (326 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.38KM (126 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6KM (336 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11KM (590 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 12% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32KM (1,699 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (915 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (2,289 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81KM (4,253 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10KM (502 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.60KM (190 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.62KM (244 Lek) | 308 Lek | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (48,798 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (3,037 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (342 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 6% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 336 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10% cheaper than in Albania
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