Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Austria
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 40% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19KM (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12KM (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7KM (€3.34) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.19KM (€1.12) | €1.48 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.81KM (€2.46) | €5.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89KM (€2.50) | €3.77 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.64KM (€1.35) | €2.22 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.88KM (€0.96) | €2.38 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.92KM (€0.98) | €1.20 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22KM (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.94KM (€1.50) | €2.92 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.55KM (€0.79) | €2.03 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 940KM (€481) | €1,616 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 631KM (€323) | €1,124 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 302KM (€155) | €268 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 639KM (€327) | €941 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 450KM (€230) | €675 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196KM (€100) | €110 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34KM (€17) | €29 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 580KM (€297) | €411 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390KM (€200) | €114 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (€5.83) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11KM (€5.81) | €16 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 141KM (€72) | €90 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79KM (€40) | €40 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 185KM (€95) | €83 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206KM (€105) | €102 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000KM (€12,790) | €27,674 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.81KM (€1.44) | €1.71 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73KM (€37) | €47 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30KM (€16) | €9 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (€5.49) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (€26) | €130 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (€2.92) | €5.00 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (€4.23) | €2.99 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (€3.15) | €3.36 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.38KM (€1.22) | €2.17 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6KM (€3.26) | €2.09 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11KM (€5.87) | €19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39KM (€20) | €39 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19KM (€10) | €22 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (€22) | €142 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81KM (€41) | €62 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10KM (€4.86) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.60KM (€1.84) | €3.68 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.62KM (€2.37) | €4.69 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (€473) | €495 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (€29) | €31 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (€3.37) | €6 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 668 prices entered by 100 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 39% cheaper than in Austria
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