- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14KM (¥931) | ¥1,054 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM (¥455) | ¥698 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.23KM (¥278) | ¥436 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.41KM (¥93) | ¥205 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.49KM (¥229) | ¥285 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.19KM (¥144) | ¥777 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (¥427) | ¥910 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.62KM (¥107) | ¥697 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.03KM (¥67) | ¥414 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.20KM (¥79) | ¥265 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13KM (¥842) | ¥1,538 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.45KM (¥161) | ¥203 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (¥63) | ¥198 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 762KM (¥50,063) | ¥231,808 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 473KM (¥31,059) | ¥125,591 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 259KM (¥17,011) | ¥21,159 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 514KM (¥33,779) | ¥113,754 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 336KM (¥22,089) | ¥74,885 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 180KM (¥11,840) | ¥12,611 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25KM (¥1,658) | ¥4,134 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 736KM (¥48,372) | ¥55,558 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 185KM (¥12,124) | ¥16,830 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (¥665) | ¥693 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (¥443) | ¥1,827 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 95KM (¥6,243) | ¥6,829 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55KM (¥3,643) | ¥4,215 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 125KM (¥8,238) | ¥8,321 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 158KM (¥10,351) | ¥13,972 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,655KM (¥1,948,084) | ¥2,590,890 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.19KM (¥144) | ¥145 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (¥3,277) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM (¥417) | ¥1,278 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM (¥657) | ¥1,016 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 39KM (¥2,558) | ¥3,622 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.56KM (¥300) | ¥630 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.85KM (¥385) | ¥707 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.03KM (¥331) | ¥455 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07KM (¥136) | ¥137 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.77KM (¥182) | ¥217 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7KM (¥448) | ¥2,939 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (¥1,692) | ¥4,035 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (¥828) | ¥3,358 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33KM (¥2,190) | ¥12,964 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46KM (¥3,020) | ¥7,899 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.82KM (¥382) | ¥880 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.44KM (¥160) | ¥491 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.94KM (¥193) | ¥560 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,053KM (¥69,187) | ¥49,094 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20KM (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 54KM (¥3,537) | ¥10,296 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.33KM (¥350) | ¥468 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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