Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Germany
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19KM (€10) | €14 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14KM (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7KM (€3.34) | €6.00 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.26KM (€1.16) | €1.22 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.62KM (€2.36) | €4.15 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89KM (€2.50) | €3.00 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.25KM (€1.15) | €2.58 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92KM (€0.98) | €1.80 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.76KM (€0.90) | €1.09 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21KM (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.94KM (€1.50) | €1.90 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.42KM (€0.73) | €1.88 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 67% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 940KM (€481) | €2,001 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 644KM (€329) | €1,574 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 302KM (€155) | €227 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 639KM (€327) | €1,239 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 452KM (€231) | €904 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196KM (€100) | €163 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (€13) | €37 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 580KM (€297) | €367 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390KM (€200) | €111 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (€5.83) | €5.91 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11KM (€5.81) | €18 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Germany | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 166KM (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79KM (€41) | €38 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200KM (€102) | €89 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200KM (€102) | €120 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000KM (€12,791) | €33,039 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.67KM (€1.37) | €1.83 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65KM (€33) | €51 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30KM (€16) | €9 | + 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (€5.49) | €16 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (€26) | €72 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (€2.92) | €3.99 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (€4.24) | €2.99 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (€3.15) | €3.20 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.38KM (€1.22) | €1.94 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6KM (€3.26) | €1.65 | + 98% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11KM (€5.71) | €21 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32KM (€16) | €46 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (€9) | €25 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (€22) | €84 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81KM (€41) | €67 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10KM (€4.86) | €10 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.60KM (€1.84) | €3.70 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.62KM (€2.37) | €4.43 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (€473) | €578 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (€29) | €40 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (€3.31) | €8 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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