Cost of living in Finland compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 58% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Finland | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (25KM) | 19KM | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (19KM) | 12KM | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (13KM) | 7KM | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 (2.79KM) | 2.19KM | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (7KM) | 4.81KM | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (7KM) | 4.89KM | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.36 (9KM) | 13KM | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (4.35KM) | 2.64KM | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (2.23KM) | 1.88KM | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (4.79KM) | 1.92KM | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (29KM) | 22KM | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.95 (5.77KM) | 2.94KM | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (3.40KM) | 1.55KM | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 163% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Finland | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,893 (3,703KM) | 940KM | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,500 (2,935KM) | 631KM | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (262KM) | 302KM | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,106 (2,163KM) | 639KM | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (1,446KM) | 450KM | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €63 (124KM) | 196KM | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (29KM) | 34KM | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €200 (391KM) | 580KM | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (236KM) | 390KM | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (20KM) | 11KM | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (71KM) | 11KM | + 522% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 36% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Finland | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (192KM) | 141KM | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €56 (109KM) | 79KM | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (207KM) | 185KM | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (321KM) | 206KM | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 60% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Finland | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,970 (56,664KM) | 25,000KM | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (3.97KM) | 2.81KM | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (116KM) | 73KM | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 64% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Finland | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (35KM) | 30KM | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (15KM) | 11KM | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €127 (248KM) | 50KM | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 (9KM) | 5.70KM | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (7KM) | 8KM | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (7KM) | 6KM | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (3.88KM) | 2.38KM | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (3.91KM) | 6KM | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (51KM) | 11KM | + 344% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 74% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Finland | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (72KM) | 39KM | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €32 (63KM) | 19KM | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (301KM) | 43KM | + 595% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (140KM) | 81KM | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (23KM) | 10KM | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (10KM) | 3.60KM | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (13KM) | 4.62KM | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (950KM) | 924KM | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.14KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (85KM) | 57KM | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (19KM) | 7KM | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.956
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/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 603 prices entered by 86 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 79% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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