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 | 12KM (48元) | 56元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM (29元) | 37元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.88KM (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.31KM (5.23元) | 13元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.81KM (15元) | 14元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.13KM (8元) | 8元 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.90KM (19元) | 56元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.07KM (8元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.92KM (3.65元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.32KM (5.25元) | 6元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23KM (90元) | 119元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.51KM (10元) | 9元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05KM (4.18元) | 10元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 719KM (2,861元) | 7,672元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 370KM (1,471元) | 4,517元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 177KM (703元) | 412元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496KM (1,975元) | 7,031元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 329KM (1,307元) | 4,162元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 92KM (368元) | 279元 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM (129元) | 88元 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM (2,427元) | 2,091元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (987元) | 619元 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.83KM (23元) | 43元 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.74KM (23元) | 41元 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77KM (308元) | 415元 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93KM (369元) | 206元 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM (593元) | 590元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM (825元) | 663元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (107,132元) | 159,594元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.82KM (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM (232元) | 176元 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (36元) | 30元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (35元) | 36元 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37KM (149元) | 440元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7KM (29元) | 35元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.52KM (18元) | 38元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM (15元) | 36元 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM (5.52元) | 10元 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.94KM (8元) | 11元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (36元) | 80元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (95元) | 206元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14KM (55元) | 97元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39KM (156元) | 743元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53KM (211元) | 429元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.92KM (20元) | 67元 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.38KM (9元) | 35元 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.94KM (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (3,676元) | 3,096元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (0.88元) | 0.68元 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM (156元) | 481元 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.94KM (24元) | 23元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 27% cheaper than in China
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