Cost of living in China compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 11% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 (10KM) | 20KM | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (9KM) | 11KM | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (3.62KM) | 6KM | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (3.47KM) | 2.39KM | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (3.97KM) | 5.16KM | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (2.67KM) | 3.53KM | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (12KM) | 12KM | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (4.03KM) | 2.20KM | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (1.65KM) | 1.94KM | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (1.66KM) | 1.64KM | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94元 (23KM) | 19KM | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (2.22KM) | 2.77KM | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (3.11KM) | 1.54KM | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in China is 80% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,997元 (3,470KM) | 1,026KM | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,833元 (1,694KM) | 700KM | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450元 (111KM) | 279KM | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,875元 (1,704KM) | 672KM | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,656元 (906KM) | 452KM | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (73KM) | 163KM | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (25KM) | 26KM | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (362KM) | 748KM | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (137KM) | 506KM | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (11KM) | 11KM | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 (14KM) | 12KM | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in China is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (104KM) | 138KM | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (73KM) | 64KM | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (141KM) | 172KM | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (175KM) | 147KM | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in China is 7% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 (36,866KM) | 49,156KM | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (1.93KM) | 2.54KM | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (58KM) | 53KM | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 25% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (13KM) | 18KM | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (21KM) | 11KM | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (28KM) | 42KM | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (17KM) | 5.70KM | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (14KM) | 8KM | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (6KM) | 7KM | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (1.72KM) | 2.59KM | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (3.10KM) | 4.51KM | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (21KM) | 10KM | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 22% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 178元 (44KM) | 38KM | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109元 (27KM) | 15KM | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 703元 (174KM) | 43KM | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320元 (79KM) | 73KM | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (20KM) | 9KM | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (7KM) | 3.41KM | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (3.76KM) | 3.50KM | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (973KM) | 924KM | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (0.08KM) | 0.18KM | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414元 (103KM) | 50KM | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26元 (7KM) | 7KM | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 908 prices entered by 128 different people.
Cost of living in China is 16% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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