Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (₨891) | ₨373 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (₨442) | ₨321 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.82KM (₨264) | ₨169 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.02KM (₨92) | ₨58 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25KM (₨238) | ₨92 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44KM (₨201) | ₨39 | + 417% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (₨570) | ₨239 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.02KM (₨92) | ₨154 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.11KM (₨96) | ₨31 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00KM (₨91) | ₨169 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16KM (₨728) | ₨775 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.69KM (₨122) | ₨89 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44KM (₨65) | ₨38 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,404KM (₨63,623) | ₨40,472 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 788KM (₨35,700) | ₨24,259 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342KM (₨15,499) | ₨5,263 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 587KM (₨26,598) | ₨24,750 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 556KM (₨25,199) | ₨14,691 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 190KM (₨8,608) | ₨6,007 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29KM (₨1,322) | ₨665 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 381KM (₨17,262) | ₨29,903 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232KM (₨10,494) | ₨11,999 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17KM (₨783) | ₨535 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (₨371) | ₨428 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150KM (₨6,796) | ₨2,524 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 99KM (₨4,505) | ₨2,741 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 221KM (₨9,993) | ₨4,298 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 203KM (₨9,208) | ₨3,255 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,000KM (₨1,676,313) | ₨1,326,030 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.23KM (₨147) | ₨105 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM (₨2,648) | ₨1,104 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24KM (₨1,087) | ₨138 | + 686% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18KM (₨831) | ₨276 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (₨2,265) | ₨905 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8KM (₨344) | ₨396 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (₨302) | ₨223 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.00KM (₨181) | ₨281 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00KM (₨91) | ₨167 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.50KM (₨249) | ₨98 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (₨581) | ₨306 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40KM (₨1,831) | ₨1,460 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18KM (₨794) | ₨600 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (₨1,812) | ₨1,500 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80KM (₨3,622) | ₨1,872 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (₨408) | ₨756 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.50KM (₨159) | ₨217 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (₨159) | ₨182 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (₨41,855) | ₨51,130 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70KM (₨3,166) | ₨1,638 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (₨282) | ₨270 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 53% more expensive than in India
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