Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 96% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (35KM) | 17KM | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (20KM) | 8KM | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.61 (11KM) | 5.26KM | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (2.27KM) | 1.96KM | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 (10KM) | 4.53KM | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 (5.74KM) | 3.32KM | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (14KM) | 14KM | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (4.25KM) | 1.91KM | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.31 (4.51KM) | 1.70KM | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (3.59KM) | 1.23KM | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (20KM) | 27KM | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (6KM) | 2.45KM | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (3.08KM) | 1.12KM | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 97% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,268 (2,479KM) | 1,508KM | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,045 (2,044KM) | 852KM | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (420KM) | 335KM | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €899 (1,757KM) | 627KM | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (1,390KM) | 450KM | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (203KM) | 100KM | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (76KM) | 32KM | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €856 (1,673KM) | 610KM | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (390KM) | 248KM | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (31KM) | 32KM | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (22KM) | 10KM | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 95% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (205KM) | 77KM | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €85 (166KM) | 93KM | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (207KM) | 140KM | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (238KM) | 80KM | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 72% 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 | €38,224 (74,753KM) | 37,000KM | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (3.61KM) | 3.26KM | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (96KM) | 47KM | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 37% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (18KM) | 9KM | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (24KM) | 30KM | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (52KM) | 50KM | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (10KM) | 14KM | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (10KM) | 7KM | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (7KM) | 3.87KM | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (3.72KM) | 1.39KM | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (4.25KM) | 2.35KM | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (48KM) | 15KM | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 28% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (91KM) | 23KM | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (52KM) | 15KM | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (141KM) | 31KM | + 351% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (116KM) | 64KM | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (23KM) | 15KM | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.31 (6KM) | 3.90KM | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (9KM) | 5.99KM | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (1,076KM) | 924KM | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (0.49KM) | 0.80KM | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €17 (34KM) | 56KM | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (16KM) | 6KM | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 415 prices entered by 89 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 74% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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