Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27KM (99元) | 43元 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13KM (49元) | 37元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.33KM (19元) | 17元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.73KM (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.74KM (14元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.45KM (13元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.90KM (18元) | 48元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.93KM (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.78KM (6元) | 6元 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.00KM (3.63元) | 7元 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34KM (124元) | 97元 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.66KM (10元) | 9元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18KM (4.30元) | 13元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,275KM (4,632元) | 13,898元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 583KM (2,116元) | 8,379元 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 176KM (639元) | 462元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600KM (2,179元) | 6,525元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 450KM (1,634元) | 4,376元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100KM (363元) | 516元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM (118元) | 140元 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM (2,215元) | 1,829元 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (900元) | 546元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32KM (116元) | 50元 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10KM (36元) | 66元 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77KM (281元) | 511元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93KM (337元) | 288元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM (540元) | 654元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM (753元) | 844元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (97,781元) | 148,501元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06KM (11元) | 8元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47KM (172元) | 206元 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (33元) | 28元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30KM (109元) | 27元 | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (182元) | 386元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14KM (51元) | 30元 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (25元) | 19元 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM (14元) | 44元 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM (5.04元) | 21元 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.35KM (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15KM (54元) | 82元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23KM (83元) | 260元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (55元) | 122元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31KM (114元) | 417元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64KM (231元) | 319元 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15KM (54元) | 90元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90KM (14元) | 31元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.99KM (22元) | 19元 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (3,355元) | 2,968元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80KM (2.91元) | 0.24元 | + 1090% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (171元) | 410元 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (24元) | 38元 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,248 prices entered by 118 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 24% cheaper than in China
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