Cost of living in Germany compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Germany is 47% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (31KM) | 20KM | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (18KM) | 12KM | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (10KM) | 5.50KM | + 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (2.40KM) | 2.02KM | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.73 (7KM) | 5.25KM | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (5.47KM) | 4.44KM | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (13KM) | 13KM | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (5.23KM) | 2.02KM | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (3.67KM) | 1.91KM | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (1.93KM) | 1.90KM | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (13KM) | 27KM | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (4.00KM) | 2.69KM | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.68 (3.32KM) | 1.44KM | + 131% | |
Housing | + 163% | |||
Housing in Germany is 163% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (3,783KM) | 1,404KM | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,514 (2,980KM) | 788KM | + 278% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €218 (430KM) | 342KM | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,221 (2,404KM) | 587KM | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €949 (1,867KM) | 556KM | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €181 (356KM) | 190KM | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (66KM) | 29KM | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | €455 (896KM) | 381KM | + 135% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (225KM) | 241KM | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (19KM) | 17KM | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (32KM) | 8KM | + 293% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (167KM) | 150KM | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (70KM) | 99KM | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (178KM) | 189KM | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (225KM) | 203KM | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 77% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,853 (52,845KM) | 37,000KM | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 (3.86KM) | 3.19KM | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (140KM) | 58KM | + 140% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (21KM) | 24KM | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (15KM) | 18KM | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (166KM) | 50KM | + 231% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.44 (7KM) | 8KM | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (5.49KM) | 7KM | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (7KM) | 4.00KM | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (3.04KM) | 2.00KM | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (3.13KM) | 3.00KM | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (41KM) | 15KM | + 175% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 20% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (80KM) | 40KM | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (47KM) | 16KM | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €146 (287KM) | 40KM | + 618% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (115KM) | 78KM | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (20KM) | 13KM | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (7KM) | 4.09KM | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (8KM) | 5.10KM | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €809 (1,592KM) | 924KM | + 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.21KM) | 0.80KM | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (83KM) | 61KM | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (15KM) | 6KM | + 147% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,534 prices entered by 396 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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