Cost of living in Greece compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 28% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Greece | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (26KM) | 20KM | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (15KM) | 12KM | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (9KM) | 5.50KM | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (3.04KM) | 2.02KM | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.52 (9KM) | 5.25KM | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (3.51KM) | 4.44KM | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (12KM) | 13KM | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (3.13KM) | 2.02KM | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (1.94KM) | 1.91KM | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (2.82KM) | 1.90KM | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (18KM) | 27KM | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (4.42KM) | 2.69KM | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (1.93KM) | 1.44KM | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 34% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Greece | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €839 (1,640KM) | 1,404KM | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €635 (1,241KM) | 788KM | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (373KM) | 342KM | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €522 (1,021KM) | 587KM | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €389 (760KM) | 556KM | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (234KM) | 190KM | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (48KM) | 29KM | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (657KM) | 381KM | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (202KM) | 241KM | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (18KM) | 17KM | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (13KM) | 8KM | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 19% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Greece | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (156KM) | 150KM | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (68KM) | 99KM | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (169KM) | 189KM | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (185KM) | 203KM | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 10% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Greece | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,202 (43,394KM) | 37,000KM | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 (4.00KM) | 3.19KM | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (59KM) | 58KM | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 11% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Greece | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (9KM) | 24KM | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (15KM) | 18KM | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (76KM) | 50KM | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (8KM) | 8KM | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (7KM) | 7KM | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.60 (9KM) | 4.00KM | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.50 (4.89KM) | 2.00KM | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (5.00KM) | 3.00KM | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (25KM) | 15KM | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 26% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Greece | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (65KM) | 40KM | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (31KM) | 16KM | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (67KM) | 40KM | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (94KM) | 78KM | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (20KM) | 13KM | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (7KM) | 4.09KM | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (8KM) | 5.10KM | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (1,003KM) | 924KM | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (0.90KM) | 0.80KM | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (76KM) | 61KM | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.44 (9KM) | 6KM | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.955
BAM
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,449 prices entered by 130 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 19% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 71% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 88% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cost of living in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cost of living in Angola is 27% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina