Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17KM (Rp 164,196) | Rp 67,167 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22KM (Rp 211,359) | Rp 61,090 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7KM (Rp 70,529) | Rp 32,593 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.29KM (Rp 22,143) | Rp 25,633 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.95KM (Rp 47,914) | Rp 31,337 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.60KM (Rp 34,882) | Rp 12,592 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (Rp 79,744) | Rp 72,901 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.08KM (Rp 20,150) | Rp 45,403 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22KM (Rp 21,519) | Rp 22,376 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.60KM (Rp 15,494) | Rp 32,966 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM (Rp 82,765) | Rp 344,694 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (Rp 26,379) | Rp 18,943 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.57KM (Rp 15,209) | Rp 15,178 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,045KM (Rp 10,119,887) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 768KM (Rp 7,437,715) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201KM (Rp 1,944,152) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687KM (Rp 6,659,709) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 384KM (Rp 3,718,857) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120KM (Rp 1,160,091) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44KM (Rp 428,568) | Rp 378,883 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 456KM (Rp 4,417,580) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102KM (Rp 988,087) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20KM (Rp 191,597) | Rp 91,402 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17KM (Rp 167,951) | Rp 83,441 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 198KM (Rp 1,917,246) | Rp 651,126 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (Rp 675,649) | Rp 458,661 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 130KM (Rp 1,258,257) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179KM (Rp 1,737,569) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,156KM (Rp 476,262,499) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.46KM (Rp 23,871) | Rp 12,092 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55KM (Rp 530,517) | Rp 535,183 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18KM (Rp 177,317) | Rp 22,456 | + 690% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (Rp 104,628) | Rp 96,147 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (Rp 405,140) | Rp 264,826 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (Rp 55,261) | Rp 66,604 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (Rp 80,201) | Rp 26,592 | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7KM (Rp 72,055) | Rp 33,023 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30KM (Rp 32,011) | Rp 27,953 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.51KM (Rp 43,688) | Rp 21,349 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (Rp 126,616) | Rp 84,361 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50KM (Rp 484,437) | Rp 261,890 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20KM (Rp 193,775) | Rp 96,262 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85KM (Rp 823,543) | Rp 397,663 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (Rp 85,977) | Rp 149,637 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.34KM (Rp 32,385) | Rp 38,785 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.47KM (Rp 33,656) | Rp 50,891 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (Rp 8,950,873) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (Rp 1,744) | Rp 2,388 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (Rp 484,437) | Rp 433,566 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (Rp 66,969) | Rp 46,861 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 296 prices entered by 77 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
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