- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 106% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (30KM) | 14KM | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (16KM) | 7KM | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (9KM) | 4.37KM | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (1.99KM) | 1.47KM | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (8KM) | 4.14KM | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (3.85KM) | 2.17KM | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (13KM) | 7KM | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (4.85KM) | 1.68KM | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (2.55KM) | 1.04KM | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (2.75KM) | 1.25KM | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (16KM) | 13KM | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (4.55KM) | 2.43KM | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (2.61KM) | 1.01KM | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 132% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,122 (2,179KM) | 812KM | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 (1,659KM) | 469KM | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (262KM) | 246KM | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (1,518KM) | 496KM | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €585 (1,137KM) | 329KM | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (217KM) | 174KM | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (65KM) | 26KM | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €429 (834KM) | 752KM | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (192KM) | 202KM | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (13KM) | 10KM | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (19KM) | 7KM | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 39% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (177KM) | 105KM | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (71KM) | 55KM | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (176KM) | 126KM | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (216KM) | 161KM | + 34% | |
| 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 | €21,158 (41,086KM) | 29,061KM | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (2.77KM) | 2.15KM | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (94KM) | 50KM | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 54% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (18KM) | 5.78KM | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (13KM) | 10KM | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (51KM) | 39KM | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.61 (7KM) | 4.11KM | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (7KM) | 5.92KM | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (5.83KM) | 5.03KM | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (2.66KM) | 2.19KM | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.91 (5.65KM) | 2.77KM | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (39KM) | 7KM | + 458% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 81% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (83KM) | 25KM | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (40KM) | 13KM | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (94KM) | 33KM | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (117KM) | 48KM | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (18KM) | 6KM | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (6KM) | 2.47KM | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (7KM) | 3.00KM | + 138% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (840KM) | 1,132KM | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.35KM) | 0.20KM | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (62KM) | 55KM | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (13KM) | 5.32KM | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,042 prices entered by 346 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 87% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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