- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 114% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (30KM) | 14KM | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (16KM) | 7KM | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.06 (10KM) | 4.29KM | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (2.06KM) | 1.47KM | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (8KM) | 4.09KM | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (4.04KM) | 2.30KM | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (12KM) | 7KM | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (4.77KM) | 1.79KM | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (2.71KM) | 1.03KM | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (3.16KM) | 1.22KM | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (18KM) | 13KM | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (4.55KM) | 2.43KM | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (2.95KM) | 1.01KM | + 191% | |
| 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 | €1,103 (2,161KM) | 851KM | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (1,717KM) | 488KM | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (288KM) | 245KM | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €811 (1,590KM) | 519KM | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €597 (1,169KM) | 344KM | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (202KM) | 176KM | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (65KM) | 27KM | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (882KM) | 697KM | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (237KM) | 212KM | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (16KM) | 10KM | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (19KM) | 7KM | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 26% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €96 (188KM) | 103KM | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (64KM) | 64KM | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (184KM) | 129KM | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (220KM) | 162KM | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 64% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,816 (44,701KM) | 27,421KM | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (2.59KM) | 1.99KM | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (97KM) | 50KM | + 93% | |
| 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) | €5.00 (10KM) | 7KM | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.73 (11KM) | 9KM | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (49KM) | 35KM | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.36 (9KM) | 4.92KM | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (7KM) | 5.90KM | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (6.00KM) | 4.69KM | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (2.90KM) | 1.87KM | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (5.57KM) | 2.75KM | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (45KM) | 8KM | + 488% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 83% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (83KM) | 27KM | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (43KM) | 12KM | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (84KM) | 35KM | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (119KM) | 49KM | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (17KM) | 5.91KM | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (6KM) | 2.45KM | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.58 (7KM) | 2.88KM | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €468 (916KM) | 1,180KM | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.33KM) | 0.21KM | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (72KM) | 57KM | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (13KM) | 5.35KM | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 90% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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