Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Australia
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$14 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.82KM (AU$4.79) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.02KM (AU$1.66) | AU$1.81 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.25KM (AU$4.31) | AU$6 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44KM (AU$3.65) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.02KM (AU$1.66) | AU$4.77 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.11KM (AU$1.74) | AU$3.47 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00KM (AU$1.65) | AU$5.54 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16KM (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.69KM (AU$2.21) | AU$3.75 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44KM (AU$1.18) | AU$2.80 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,404KM (AU$1,155) | AU$3,062 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 788KM (AU$648) | AU$2,281 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342KM (AU$281) | AU$231 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 587KM (AU$483) | AU$2,199 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 556KM (AU$457) | AU$1,704 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 190KM (AU$156) | AU$166 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29KM (AU$24) | AU$67 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 381KM (AU$313) | AU$569 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232KM (AU$190) | AU$277 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17KM (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Australia | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150KM (AU$123) | AU$113 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 99KM (AU$82) | AU$84 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 221KM (AU$181) | AU$164 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 203KM (AU$167) | AU$172 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,000KM (AU$30,428) | AU$34,026 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.23KM (AU$2.66) | AU$1.90 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM (AU$48) | AU$158 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24KM (AU$20) | AU$8 | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18KM (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (AU$41) | AU$77 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8KM (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (AU$5.49) | AU$5.05 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.00KM (AU$3.29) | AU$6 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00KM (AU$1.64) | AU$4.27 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.50KM (AU$4.53) | AU$4.33 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (AU$11) | AU$34 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40KM (AU$33) | AU$61 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 18KM (AU$14) | AU$39 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (AU$33) | AU$269 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80KM (AU$66) | AU$112 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.50KM (AU$2.88) | AU$5.12 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (AU$2.88) | AU$10 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (AU$760) | AU$806 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 70KM (AU$57) | AU$71 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (AU$5.12) | AU$42 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,611 prices entered by 394 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 48% cheaper than in Australia
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