Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27KM (AU$21) | AU$20 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.51KM (AU$4.28) | AU$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.73KM (AU$1.34) | AU$1.60 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.74KM (AU$2.90) | AU$5.79 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.65KM (AU$2.83) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.90KM (AU$3.81) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.93KM (AU$1.50) | AU$4.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.05KM (AU$1.59) | AU$3.19 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.00KM (AU$0.78) | AU$6 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34KM (AU$27) | AU$18 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.47KM (AU$1.92) | AU$3.08 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18KM (AU$0.92) | AU$2.65 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,275KM (AU$991) | AU$3,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 583KM (AU$453) | AU$2,081 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 176KM (AU$137) | AU$243 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600KM (AU$466) | AU$1,932 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 450KM (AU$350) | AU$1,523 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100KM (AU$78) | AU$167 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM (AU$25) | AU$74 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM (AU$474) | AU$500 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (AU$193) | AU$205 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32KM (AU$25) | AU$13 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$38 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77KM (AU$60) | AU$111 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93KM (AU$72) | AU$66 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM (AU$116) | AU$148 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM (AU$161) | AU$165 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (AU$20,920) | AU$31,266 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.18KM (AU$2.47) | AU$1.94 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47KM (AU$37) | AU$156 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30KM (AU$23) | AU$15 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (AU$39) | AU$76 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14KM (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (AU$5.36) | AU$4.36 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM (AU$3.00) | AU$4.96 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM (AU$1.08) | AU$2.88 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.35KM (AU$1.83) | AU$3.23 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15KM (AU$12) | AU$37 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23KM (AU$18) | AU$60 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (AU$12) | AU$41 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31KM (AU$24) | AU$241 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64KM (AU$49) | AU$106 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15KM (AU$12) | AU$19 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90KM (AU$3.03) | AU$4.85 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.99KM (AU$4.65) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (AU$718) | AU$736 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80KM (AU$0.62) | AU$0.25 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (AU$37) | AU$76 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (AU$4.73) | AU$40 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.777
AUD
/
BAM
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,164 prices entered by 317 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 52% cheaper than in Australia
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