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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (49元) | 49元 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.53KM (17元) | 14元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.42KM (5.48元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.32KM (13元) | 15元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.17KM (8元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (24元) | 60元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.71KM (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.06KM (4.08元) | 6元 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.19KM (4.57元) | 5.60元 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (46元) | 111元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.40KM (9元) | 7元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00KM (3.86元) | 11元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 690KM (2,657元) | 8,829元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 439KM (1,691元) | 4,290元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259KM (998元) | 428元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 542KM (2,088元) | 5,203元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 306KM (1,177元) | 3,294元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 181KM (697元) | 264元 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24KM (93元) | 90元 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 803KM (3,093元) | 2,101元 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180KM (692元) | 714元 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (39元) | 36元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.34KM (21元) | 54元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 102KM (392元) | 508元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 58KM (222元) | 276元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139KM (536元) | 627元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 164KM (632元) | 658元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,231KM (124,130元) | 141,996元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.31KM (9元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46KM (176元) | 152元 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7KM (26元) | 29元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM (38元) | 36元 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM (156元) | 281元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.22KM (16元) | 46元 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.91KM (23元) | 39元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.26KM (20元) | 36元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.26KM (9元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.72KM (10元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7KM (28元) | 56元 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (94元) | 163元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12KM (47元) | 89元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 41KM (160元) | 966元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53KM (204元) | 393元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.72KM (22元) | 60元 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.32KM (9元) | 34元 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.78KM (11元) | 31元 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 997KM (3,840元) | 3,300元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21KM (0.80元) | 1.02元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46KM (177元) | 321元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.37KM (21元) | 21元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 28% cheaper than in China
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