Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to India
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (₨985) | ₨408 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11KM (₨541) | ₨356 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6KM (₨303) | ₨174 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.39KM (₨116) | ₨62 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.16KM (₨251) | ₨99 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.53KM (₨172) | ₨43 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12KM (₨598) | ₨269 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.20KM (₨107) | ₨200 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.94KM (₨94) | ₨41 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.64KM (₨80) | ₨176 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19KM (₨920) | ₨974 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.77KM (₨134) | ₨95 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.54KM (₨75) | ₨43 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,026KM (₨49,806) | ₨46,050 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 700KM (₨33,972) | ₨28,558 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279KM (₨13,537) | ₨5,103 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 672KM (₨32,643) | ₨30,927 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 452KM (₨21,928) | ₨19,243 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 163KM (₨7,925) | ₨6,210 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26KM (₨1,255) | ₨766 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 748KM (₨36,326) | ₨27,217 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 506KM (₨24,553) | ₨11,683 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (₨549) | ₨504 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12KM (₨574) | ₨1,118 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138KM (₨6,725) | ₨2,570 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 64KM (₨3,130) | ₨2,685 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 172KM (₨8,330) | ₨4,094 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 147KM (₨7,126) | ₨2,952 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,156KM (₨2,386,750) | ₨1,835,220 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.54KM (₨123) | ₨104 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 53KM (₨2,564) | ₨1,541 | + 66% | |
| 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) | 18KM (₨889) | ₨107 | + 734% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (₨524) | ₨299 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (₨2,030) | ₨1,117 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (₨277) | ₨374 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (₨402) | ₨235 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7KM (₨361) | ₨274 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.59KM (₨126) | ₨181 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.51KM (₨219) | ₨96 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10KM (₨486) | ₨319 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38KM (₨1,836) | ₨1,483 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (₨740) | ₨623 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (₨2,104) | ₨1,571 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73KM (₨3,565) | ₨2,177 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (₨431) | ₨907 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.41KM (₨166) | ₨236 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (₨170) | ₨200 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (₨44,857) | ₨41,395 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (₨9) | ₨5.89 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (₨2,428) | ₨1,826 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (₨335) | ₨282 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% more expensive than in India
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