Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19KM (R$ 52) | R$ 36 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12KM (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6KM (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.26KM (R$ 6) | R$ 5.46 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.81KM (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.34KM (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12KM (R$ 32) | R$ 25 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.56KM (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.76KM (R$ 4.81) | R$ 5.75 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.08KM (R$ 5.68) | R$ 5.87 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20KM (R$ 56) | R$ 44 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.01KM (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71KM (R$ 4.68) | R$ 4.96 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,016KM (R$ 2,773) | R$ 3,780 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661KM (R$ 1,804) | R$ 2,491 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 302KM (R$ 825) | R$ 599 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 705KM (R$ 1,925) | R$ 2,697 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 487KM (R$ 1,331) | R$ 1,667 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196KM (R$ 534) | R$ 597 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30KM (R$ 81) | R$ 90 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 580KM (R$ 1,584) | R$ 1,960 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 455KM (R$ 1,242) | R$ 648 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12KM (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156KM (R$ 427) | R$ 258 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79KM (R$ 215) | R$ 255 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 211KM (R$ 577) | R$ 408 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206KM (R$ 563) | R$ 315 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000KM (R$ 68,260) | R$ 116,731 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63KM (R$ 7) | R$ 5.50 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62KM (R$ 169) | R$ 235 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27KM (R$ 74) | R$ 21 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM (R$ 27) | R$ 46 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (R$ 137) | R$ 259 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6KM (R$ 17) | R$ 5.40 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11KM (R$ 31) | R$ 55 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39KM (R$ 107) | R$ 110 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19KM (R$ 53) | R$ 64 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (R$ 123) | R$ 238 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81KM (R$ 220) | R$ 206 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10KM (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79KM (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.10KM (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (R$ 2,522) | R$ 4,322 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (R$ 157) | R$ 131 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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