Cost of living in France compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 74% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (37KM) | 19KM | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (21KM) | 12KM | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (14KM) | 6KM | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (2.53KM) | 2.26KM | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (9KM) | 4.81KM | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (6KM) | 4.34KM | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (16KM) | 12KM | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (5.75KM) | 2.56KM | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (3.70KM) | 1.76KM | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 (3.92KM) | 2.08KM | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (20KM) | 20KM | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (4.43KM) | 3.01KM | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (2.43KM) | 1.71KM | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in France is 125% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,569 (3,052KM) | 1,016KM | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,241 (2,413KM) | 661KM | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (395KM) | 302KM | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 (1,959KM) | 705KM | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (1,470KM) | 487KM | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (198KM) | 196KM | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (55KM) | 30KM | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (756KM) | 580KM | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (173KM) | 455KM | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (14KM) | 11KM | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (27KM) | 12KM | + 123% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in France is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (189KM) | 156KM | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (66KM) | 79KM | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (182KM) | 211KM | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (231KM) | 206KM | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in France is 70% 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 | €27,613 (53,708KM) | 25,000KM | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (3.67KM) | 2.63KM | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (111KM) | 62KM | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in France is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (8KM) | 27KM | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (14KM) | 10KM | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (58KM) | 50KM | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 (8KM) | 5.70KM | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (8KM) | 8KM | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (7KM) | 6KM | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (5.13KM) | 2.35KM | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (4.67KM) | 6KM | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (40KM) | 11KM | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 55% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| France | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (91KM) | 39KM | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (44KM) | 19KM | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (127KM) | 45KM | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (104KM) | 81KM | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (22KM) | 10KM | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (7KM) | 3.79KM | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (13KM) | 4.10KM | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €396 (769KM) | 924KM | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (0.74KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (64KM) | 57KM | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (19KM) | 7KM | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,775 prices entered by 276 different people.
Cost of living in France is 71% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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