Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 85% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (38KM) | 20KM | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (21KM) | 11KM | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (12KM) | 6KM | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (2.52KM) | 2.44KM | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (7KM) | 6KM | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (12KM) | 4.04KM | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (12KM) | 9KM | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (5.09KM) | 1.98KM | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (4.15KM) | 2.39KM | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.89 (3.72KM) | 1.70KM | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (15KM) | 23KM | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (5.67KM) | 2.70KM | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (3.93KM) | 1.49KM | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 159% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,315 (2,583KM) | 999KM | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (2,298KM) | 702KM | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (520KM) | 279KM | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (1,714KM) | 633KM | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €663 (1,302KM) | 438KM | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (302KM) | 163KM | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (107KM) | 20KM | + 431% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €302 (592KM) | 748KM | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (216KM) | 506KM | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (34KM) | 11KM | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (23KM) | 12KM | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 19% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (175KM) | 138KM | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (69KM) | 64KM | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (177KM) | 172KM | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (236KM) | 147KM | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 58% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (62,848KM) | 49,156KM | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (3.26KM) | 2.50KM | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (105KM) | 52KM | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 87% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (23KM) | 18KM | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (27KM) | 11KM | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (59KM) | 42KM | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (10KM) | 5.70KM | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (17KM) | 8KM | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (10KM) | 7KM | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.01 (5.92KM) | 3.30KM | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (8KM) | 4.51KM | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (57KM) | 13KM | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 162% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (84KM) | 38KM | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (49KM) | 15KM | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (176KM) | 43KM | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €140 (275KM) | 73KM | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (23KM) | 9KM | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (7KM) | 3.51KM | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (9KM) | 3.50KM | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (1,101KM) | 924KM | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (0.49KM) | 0.18KM | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €82 (162KM) | 50KM | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (22KM) | 7KM | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 437 prices entered by 77 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 99% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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