Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to China
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (54元) | 42元 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.73KM (19元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (5.99元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.63KM (15元) | 13元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.15KM (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (32元) | 53元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.88KM (8元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.02KM (4.15元) | 5.82元 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM (4.54元) | 5.36元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (44元) | 103元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.40KM (10元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14KM (4.62元) | 15元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 757KM (3,078元) | 8,839元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529KM (2,148元) | 4,621元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292KM (1,187元) | 386元 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM (2,061元) | 5,293元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332KM (1,351元) | 3,034元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM (763元) | 280元 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (102元) | 87元 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM (2,514元) | 2,283元 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (720元) | 525元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (41元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (27元) | 50元 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM (447元) | 447元 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (286元) | 235元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153KM (622元) | 608元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (679元) | 568元 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM (134,053元) | 129,883元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17KM (9元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (206元) | 151元 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM (33元) | 32元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (48元) | 34元 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44KM (178元) | 357元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM (16元) | 40元 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.67KM (23元) | 50元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (10元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (12元) | 11元 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (33元) | 74元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (97元) | 179元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16KM (64元) | 96元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (184元) | 1,203元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM (177元) | 359元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (28元) | 67元 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM (10元) | 32元 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (12元) | 28元 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937KM (3,807元) | 3,283元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM (1.18元) | 0.28元 | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (230元) | 312元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.60KM (23元) | 20元 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,104 prices entered by 326 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 17% cheaper than in China
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