Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to India
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (₨532) | ₨390 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (₨300) | ₨281 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.73KM (₨189) | ₨140 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (₨59) | ₨52 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.79KM (₨151) | ₨72 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.15KM (₨86) | ₨37 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (₨315) | ₨213 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.83KM (₨73) | ₨141 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.08KM (₨43) | ₨28 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM (₨45) | ₨127 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (₨429) | ₨826 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.43KM (₨97) | ₨84 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13KM (₨45) | ₨35 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 757KM (₨30,218) | ₨31,113 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529KM (₨21,085) | ₨20,117 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292KM (₨11,649) | ₨4,307 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM (₨20,234) | ₨23,419 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332KM (₨13,259) | ₨13,598 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM (₨7,487) | ₨3,303 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (₨1,000) | ₨741 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM (₨24,676) | ₨30,160 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (₨7,070) | ₨10,528 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (₨402) | ₨379 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (₨267) | ₨306 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM (₨4,384) | ₨2,349 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (₨2,807) | ₨2,531 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153KM (₨6,105) | ₨3,763 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (₨6,666) | ₨2,826 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM (₨1,316,015) | ₨931,795 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM (₨92) | ₨76 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (₨2,029) | ₨1,223 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM (₨325) | ₨107 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (₨471) | ₨210 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44KM (₨1,752) | ₨959 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM (₨157) | ₨255 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (₨254) | ₨173 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM (₨195) | ₨241 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (₨94) | ₨151 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (₨115) | ₨69 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (₨325) | ₨240 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (₨953) | ₨1,182 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (₨512) | ₨467 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (₨1,809) | ₨1,718 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM (₨1,740) | ₨1,929 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (₨273) | ₨692 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM (₨100) | ₨217 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (₨122) | ₨225 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937KM (₨37,372) | ₨34,583 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM (₨12) | ₨3.67 | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (₨2,256) | ₨1,938 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.60KM (₨224) | ₨241 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 21% more expensive than in India
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