Cost of living in Austria compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 80% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (34KM) | 20KM | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (22KM) | 11KM | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (12KM) | 6KM | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.79 (3.50KM) | 2.44KM | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.48 (11KM) | 6KM | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (6KM) | 4.04KM | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (16KM) | 9KM | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (3.92KM) | 1.98KM | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (3.70KM) | 2.39KM | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (2.51KM) | 1.70KM | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (19KM) | 23KM | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.29 (6KM) | 2.70KM | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.55 (4.98KM) | 1.49KM | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 141% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,302 (2,549KM) | 999KM | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €963 (1,885KM) | 702KM | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (421KM) | 279KM | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,238 (2,424KM) | 633KM | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €827 (1,619KM) | 438KM | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (217KM) | 163KM | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (54KM) | 20KM | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (392KM) | 748KM | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (157KM) | 506KM | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (28KM) | 11KM | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (28KM) | 12KM | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 19% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (196KM) | 138KM | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (62KM) | 64KM | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (198KM) | 172KM | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (176KM) | 147KM | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 71% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,989 (74,371KM) | 49,156KM | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (3.13KM) | 2.50KM | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (115KM) | 52KM | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 116% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (28KM) | 18KM | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (25KM) | 11KM | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (297KM) | 42KM | + 611% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (10KM) | 5.70KM | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (8KM) | 8KM | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (12KM) | 7KM | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (4.68KM) | 3.30KM | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (4.55KM) | 4.51KM | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (57KM) | 13KM | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 98% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (91KM) | 38KM | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (42KM) | 15KM | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €200 (392KM) | 43KM | + 803% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (124KM) | 73KM | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (30KM) | 9KM | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.73 (11KM) | 3.51KM | + 219% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (10KM) | 3.50KM | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (1,350KM) | 924KM | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.19KM) | 0.18KM | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (91KM) | 50KM | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (12KM) | 7KM | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.958
BAM
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 346 prices entered by 60 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 92% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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