- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14KM (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM (AU$5.84) | AU$11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.33KM (AU$3.58) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.45KM (AU$1.20) | AU$1.32 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89KM (AU$3.22) | AU$5.82 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.21KM (AU$1.82) | AU$5.02 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (AU$5.55) | AU$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.77KM (AU$1.46) | AU$4.24 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00KM (AU$0.83) | AU$3.33 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.18KM (AU$0.97) | AU$5.23 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13KM (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.44KM (AU$2.01) | AU$3.27 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.99KM (AU$0.82) | AU$2.24 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 840KM (AU$695) | AU$2,749 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477KM (AU$394) | AU$2,103 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 242KM (AU$200) | AU$297 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 513KM (AU$424) | AU$2,126 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 341KM (AU$282) | AU$1,473 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 174KM (AU$144) | AU$244 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27KM (AU$23) | AU$59 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 712KM (AU$589) | AU$674 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 192KM (AU$159) | AU$210 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6KM (AU$5.24) | AU$30 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 102KM (AU$84) | AU$108 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61KM (AU$51) | AU$76 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 127KM (AU$105) | AU$148 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 159KM (AU$132) | AU$157 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,222KM (AU$23,338) | AU$26,262 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04KM (AU$1.68) | AU$1.44 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (AU$41) | AU$141 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7KM (AU$5.52) | AU$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8KM (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 36KM (AU$30) | AU$70 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.45KM (AU$3.68) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.80KM (AU$4.80) | AU$5.27 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.78KM (AU$3.95) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.78KM (AU$1.47) | AU$3.48 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.75KM (AU$2.27) | AU$3.84 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7KM (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23KM (AU$19) | AU$54 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12KM (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35KM (AU$29) | AU$217 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM (AU$40) | AU$106 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.85KM (AU$4.84) | AU$18 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.42KM (AU$2.00) | AU$4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.94KM (AU$2.43) | AU$9 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,170KM (AU$967) | AU$602 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20KM (AU$0.17) | AU$0.69 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55KM (AU$45) | AU$80 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.40KM (AU$4.47) | AU$30 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.827
AUD
/
BAM
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,236 prices entered by 2,432 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% cheaper than in Australia
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