Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (82元) | 40元 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11KM (45元) | 36元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6KM (25元) | 15元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.39KM (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.16KM (21元) | 17元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.53KM (14元) | 11元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12KM (50元) | 50元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.20KM (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.94KM (8元) | 6元 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.64KM (7元) | 6元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19KM (76元) | 94元 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.77KM (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.54KM (6元) | 13元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,026KM (4,135元) | 14,276元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 700KM (2,820元) | 6,833元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279KM (1,124元) | 449元 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 672KM (2,710元) | 6,729元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 452KM (1,820元) | 3,858元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 163KM (658元) | 296元 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26KM (104元) | 100元 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 748KM (3,016元) | 1,460元 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 506KM (2,038元) | 553元 | + 269% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (46元) | 43元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12KM (48元) | 57元 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138KM (558元) | 418元 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 64KM (260元) | 296元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 172KM (691元) | 570元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 147KM (592元) | 705元 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,156KM (198,134元) | 148,726元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.54KM (10元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 53KM (213元) | 233元 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18KM (74元) | 51元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (44元) | 84元 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (169元) | 114元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (23元) | 67元 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (33元) | 57元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7KM (30元) | 25元 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.59KM (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.51KM (18元) | 13元 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10KM (40元) | 85元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38KM (152元) | 203元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (61元) | 109元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (175元) | 703元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73KM (296元) | 320元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (36元) | 81元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.41KM (14元) | 28元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (3,724元) | 3,924元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (0.73元) | 0.34元 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (202元) | 414元 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (28元) | 26元 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 890 prices entered by 126 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 14% cheaper than in China
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