Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to China
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20KM (77元) | 46元 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (38元) | 40元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.82KM (23元) | 16元 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.02KM (8元) | 18元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25KM (20元) | 19元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44KM (17元) | 11元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (49元) | 63元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.02KM (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.11KM (8元) | 6元 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00KM (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16KM (63元) | 118元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.69KM (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44KM (5.61元) | 16元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,404KM (5,482元) | 15,059元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 788KM (3,076元) | 9,006元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342KM (1,336元) | 421元 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 587KM (2,292元) | 7,547元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 556KM (2,171元) | 4,347元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 190KM (742元) | 262元 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29KM (114元) | 115元 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 381KM (1,487元) | 1,143元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232KM (904元) | 589元 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17KM (67元) | 39元 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (32元) | 51元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150KM (586元) | 529元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 99KM (388元) | 248元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 221KM (861元) | 626元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 203KM (793元) | 828元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,000KM (144,445元) | 161,247元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.23KM (13元) | 9元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM (228元) | 204元 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24KM (94元) | 39元 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18KM (72元) | 27元 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (195元) | 391元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8KM (30元) | 53元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (26元) | 33元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.00KM (16元) | 34元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00KM (8元) | 13元 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.50KM (21元) | 15元 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (50元) | 74元 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40KM (158元) | 265元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18KM (68元) | 110元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (156元) | 1,294元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80KM (312元) | 348元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (35元) | 79元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.50KM (14元) | 29元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (14元) | 18元 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (3,607元) | 3,321元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70KM (273元) | 410元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (24元) | 24元 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 17% cheaper than in China
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