Cost of living in Germany compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (28KM) | 19KM | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (20KM) | 14KM | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (12KM) | 7KM | + 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (2.39KM) | 2.26KM | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (8KM) | 4.62KM | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (5.88KM) | 4.89KM | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (12KM) | 13KM | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (5.07KM) | 2.25KM | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (3.67KM) | 1.92KM | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (2.13KM) | 1.76KM | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (13KM) | 21KM | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (3.76KM) | 2.94KM | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (3.69KM) | 1.42KM | + 159% | |
Housing | + 200% | |||
Housing in Germany is 200% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (3,915KM) | 940KM | + 316% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (3,079KM) | 644KM | + 378% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (443KM) | 302KM | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (2,425KM) | 639KM | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (1,769KM) | 452KM | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (318KM) | 196KM | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (73KM) | 25KM | + 188% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (719KM) | 580KM | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (216KM) | 390KM | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (12KM) | 11KM | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (34KM) | 11KM | + 203% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (169KM) | 166KM | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (74KM) | 79KM | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (175KM) | 200KM | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (235KM) | 200KM | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 60% 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 | €33,039 (64,651KM) | 25,000KM | + 159% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (3.56KM) | 2.67KM | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (101KM) | 65KM | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 29% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (17KM) | 30KM | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (31KM) | 11KM | + 187% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (140KM) | 50KM | + 181% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (8KM) | 5.70KM | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (5.84KM) | 8KM | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (6KM) | 6KM | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (3.88KM) | 2.38KM | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (3.29KM) | 6KM | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (41KM) | 11KM | + 272% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (91KM) | 32KM | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (48KM) | 17KM | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (164KM) | 43KM | + 278% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (131KM) | 81KM | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (20KM) | 10KM | + 110% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (7KM) | 3.60KM | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (9KM) | 4.62KM | + 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (1,130KM) | 924KM | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.26KM) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (78KM) | 57KM | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (16KM) | 6KM | + 149% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,640 prices entered by 415 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 79% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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