Cost of living in France compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 77% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (40KM) | 20KM | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (22KM) | 11KM | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (12KM) | 6KM | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (2.26KM) | 2.44KM | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (9KM) | 6KM | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (5.93KM) | 4.04KM | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (15KM) | 9KM | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.83 (5.55KM) | 1.98KM | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (3.95KM) | 2.39KM | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.26 (4.42KM) | 1.70KM | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (21KM) | 23KM | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (4.92KM) | 2.70KM | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (2.61KM) | 1.49KM | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in France is 162% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,762 (3,449KM) | 999KM | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,460 (2,857KM) | 702KM | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (489KM) | 279KM | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,078 (2,111KM) | 633KM | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €770 (1,508KM) | 438KM | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (234KM) | 163KM | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (47KM) | 20KM | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €255 (499KM) | 748KM | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (235KM) | 506KM | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (18KM) | 11KM | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (29KM) | 12KM | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in France is 26% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (180KM) | 138KM | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (78KM) | 64KM | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (211KM) | 172KM | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (189KM) | 147KM | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in France is 72% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,037 (60,762KM) | 49,156KM | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (3.45KM) | 2.50KM | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (121KM) | 52KM | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 50% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (20KM) | 18KM | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (35KM) | 11KM | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (51KM) | 42KM | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (12KM) | 5.70KM | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (9KM) | 8KM | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (9KM) | 7KM | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (4.46KM) | 3.30KM | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.78 (7KM) | 4.51KM | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (47KM) | 13KM | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 94% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (88KM) | 38KM | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (45KM) | 15KM | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (205KM) | 43KM | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (124KM) | 73KM | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (23KM) | 9KM | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.92 (8KM) | 3.51KM | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (14KM) | 3.50KM | + 313% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (983KM) | 924KM | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (0.28KM) | 0.18KM | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (58KM) | 50KM | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (24KM) | 7KM | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 90% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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