Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to India
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27KM (₨1,136) | ₨330 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13KM (₨558) | ₨293 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.33KM (₨222) | ₨163 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.73KM (₨72) | ₨54 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.74KM (₨156) | ₨82 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.45KM (₨144) | ₨41 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.90KM (₨204) | ₨216 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.93KM (₨81) | ₨152 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.78KM (₨74) | ₨29 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.00KM (₨42) | ₨149 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34KM (₨1,425) | ₨767 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.66KM (₨111) | ₨87 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18KM (₨49) | ₨35 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,275KM (₨53,198) | ₨31,400 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 583KM (₨24,302) | ₨20,122 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 176KM (₨7,335) | ₨4,477 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600KM (₨25,027) | ₨22,933 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 450KM (₨18,770) | ₨14,192 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100KM (₨4,171) | ₨3,664 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM (₨1,352) | ₨511 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM (₨25,441) | ₨29,219 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (₨10,343) | ₨12,383 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32KM (₨1,330) | ₨416 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10KM (₨417) | ₨320 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77KM (₨3,231) | ₨2,328 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93KM (₨3,867) | ₨2,564 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM (₨6,202) | ₨3,571 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM (₨8,650) | ₨3,002 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (₨1,123,099) | ₨980,422 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06KM (₨128) | ₨108 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47KM (₨1,981) | ₨1,414 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (₨382) | ₨140 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30KM (₨1,251) | ₨303 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (₨2,086) | ₨1,443 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14KM (₨584) | ₨402 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (₨288) | ₨190 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM (₨161) | ₨248 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM (₨58) | ₨152 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.35KM (₨98) | ₨72 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15KM (₨626) | ₨373 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23KM (₨949) | ₨1,357 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (₨629) | ₨595 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31KM (₨1,309) | ₨1,516 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64KM (₨2,652) | ₨2,086 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15KM (₨626) | ₨594 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90KM (₨162) | ₨229 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.99KM (₨250) | ₨175 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (₨38,535) | ₨46,652 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80KM (₨33) | ₨1.29 | + 2494% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (₨1,963) | ₨1,530 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (₨272) | ₨244 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 49% more expensive than in India
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