Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Japan
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (¥794) | ¥1,140 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM (¥488) | ¥728 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.96KM (¥393) | ¥418 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.31KM (¥87) | ¥210 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.81KM (¥251) | ¥275 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.13KM (¥140) | ¥668 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.90KM (¥323) | ¥1,129 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.07KM (¥137) | ¥710 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.92KM (¥60) | ¥393 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.32KM (¥87) | ¥255 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23KM (¥1,487) | ¥1,985 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.51KM (¥165) | ¥206 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05KM (¥69) | ¥211 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 719KM (¥47,396) | ¥217,328 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 370KM (¥24,366) | ¥126,162 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 177KM (¥11,647) | ¥16,068 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496KM (¥32,727) | ¥132,665 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 329KM (¥21,656) | ¥70,782 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 92KM (¥6,097) | ¥9,982 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM (¥2,136) | ¥4,119 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM (¥40,204) | ¥42,816 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (¥16,345) | ¥15,187 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.83KM (¥384) | ¥663 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.74KM (¥378) | ¥1,759 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77KM (¥5,106) | ¥7,849 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93KM (¥6,112) | ¥3,745 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM (¥9,829) | ¥8,707 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM (¥13,670) | ¥16,382 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (¥1,774,864) | ¥2,749,320 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.90KM (¥125) | ¥144 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57KM (¥3,728) | ¥11,441 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (¥604) | ¥700 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (¥578) | ¥1,350 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37KM (¥2,465) | ¥5,760 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7KM (¥482) | ¥2,342 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.52KM (¥298) | ¥937 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM (¥255) | ¥540 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM (¥91) | ¥142 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00KM (¥132) | ¥247 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (¥597) | ¥2,858 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (¥1,580) | ¥4,449 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14KM (¥909) | ¥3,459 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27KM (¥1,782) | ¥16,372 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53KM (¥3,504) | ¥3,771 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.92KM (¥324) | ¥1,130 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.38KM (¥157) | ¥520 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.94KM (¥194) | ¥517 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (¥60,897) | ¥56,570 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (¥15) | ¥49 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43KM (¥2,836) | ¥9,121 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.96KM (¥393) | ¥554 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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