Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Australia
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.74KM (AU$3.92) | AU$5.88 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (AU$1.22) | AU$1.26 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.77KM (AU$3.12) | AU$5.43 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.18KM (AU$1.80) | AU$4.92 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.82KM (AU$1.50) | AU$4.27 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.08KM (AU$0.89) | AU$3.26 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM (AU$0.92) | AU$5.71 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.43KM (AU$2.01) | AU$2.91 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13KM (AU$0.94) | AU$2.20 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 737KM (AU$609) | AU$2,551 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 480KM (AU$397) | AU$2,080 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 276KM (AU$228) | AU$179 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM (AU$419) | AU$1,973 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 320KM (AU$264) | AU$1,400 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM (AU$155) | AU$169 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (AU$21) | AU$57 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM (AU$511) | AU$552 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (AU$146) | AU$199 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6KM (AU$5.09) | AU$31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM (AU$91) | AU$100 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (AU$58) | AU$77 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 156KM (AU$129) | AU$152 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (AU$138) | AU$149 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM (AU$27,267) | AU$26,135 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM (AU$1.91) | AU$1.48 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (AU$42) | AU$149 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 34KM (AU$28) | AU$70 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM (AU$3.26) | AU$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (AU$5.27) | AU$4.83 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM (AU$4.04) | AU$5.73 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (AU$1.94) | AU$3.17 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (AU$2.39) | AU$3.68 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (AU$20) | AU$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (AU$35) | AU$199 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM (AU$36) | AU$104 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (AU$5.66) | AU$16 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM (AU$2.07) | AU$4.73 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (AU$2.54) | AU$9 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900KM (AU$744) | AU$634 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM (AU$0.24) | AU$0.43 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.58KM (AU$4.61) | AU$34 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,664 prices entered by 1,089 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in Australia
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