- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 117% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (30KM) | 13KM | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (16KM) | 7KM | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (11KM) | 4.51KM | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (2.08KM) | 1.42KM | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (8KM) | 3.49KM | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (3.95KM) | 2.26KM | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (13KM) | 6KM | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (4.26KM) | 1.73KM | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (2.62KM) | 1.05KM | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (2.84KM) | 1.19KM | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (16KM) | 13KM | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (4.56KM) | 2.44KM | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (2.53KM) | 1.01KM | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 130% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (2,217KM) | 679KM | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €867 (1,696KM) | 446KM | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (258KM) | 283KM | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €786 (1,538KM) | 605KM | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €596 (1,166KM) | 321KM | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €132 (258KM) | 202KM | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (64KM) | 26KM | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €413 (807KM) | 793KM | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (186KM) | 181KM | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (15KM) | 10KM | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (20KM) | 5.88KM | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 42% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (175KM) | 98KM | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (76KM) | 58KM | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (177KM) | 137KM | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (234KM) | 160KM | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 56% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,804 (40,704KM) | 31,003KM | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (2.84KM) | 2.29KM | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (96KM) | 48KM | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 56% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (19KM) | 6KM | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.50 (11KM) | 10KM | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (51KM) | 41KM | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.65 (7KM) | 4.22KM | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (7KM) | 5.91KM | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.35 (7KM) | 5.03KM | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (2.93KM) | 2.26KM | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (5.82KM) | 2.75KM | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (42KM) | 7KM | + 494% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 93% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (84KM) | 24KM | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (40KM) | 13KM | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (88KM) | 44KM | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (121KM) | 46KM | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (19KM) | 5.98KM | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (6KM) | 2.38KM | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (7KM) | 2.75KM | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €427 (835KM) | 968KM | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.33KM) | 0.21KM | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (66KM) | 48KM | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (13KM) | 5.32KM | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 91% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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