- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14KM (57元) | 53元 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM (28元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.23KM (17元) | 15元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.41KM (5.63元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.49KM (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.19KM (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (26元) | 59元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.62KM (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.03KM (4.09元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.20KM (4.80元) | 5.79元 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13KM (51元) | 113元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.45KM (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (3.84元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| 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 | 762KM (3,038元) | 9,794元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 473KM (1,885元) | 4,472元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259KM (1,032元) | 440元 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 514KM (2,050元) | 5,656元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336KM (1,341元) | 3,586元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 180KM (719元) | 322元 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25KM (101元) | 84元 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 736KM (2,936元) | 2,213元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 185KM (736元) | 663元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (40元) | 39元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (27元) | 39元 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 95KM (379元) | 560元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55KM (221元) | 268元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 125KM (500元) | 606元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 158KM (628元) | 676元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,655KM (118,228元) | 143,546元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM (9元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (199元) | 151元 | + 31% | |
| 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) | 6KM (25元) | 27元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM (40元) | 33元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 39KM (155元) | 364元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.56KM (18元) | 27元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.85KM (23元) | 36元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.03KM (20元) | 37元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07KM (8元) | 10元 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.77KM (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7KM (27元) | 61元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (103元) | 155元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (50元) | 87元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33KM (133元) | 771元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46KM (183元) | 374元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.82KM (23元) | 59元 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.44KM (10元) | 33元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.94KM (12元) | 34元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,053KM (4,199元) | 3,300元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20KM (0.79元) | 1.00元 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 54KM (215元) | 302元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.33KM (21元) | 20元 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.987
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,547 prices entered by 626 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 26% cheaper than in China
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