Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Japan
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17KM (¥1,493) | ¥1,035 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22KM (¥1,922) | ¥820 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8KM (¥663) | ¥618 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.22KM (¥196) | ¥237 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.95KM (¥436) | ¥335 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.42KM (¥301) | ¥439 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (¥725) | ¥1,195 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.08KM (¥183) | ¥822 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22KM (¥196) | ¥509 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.60KM (¥141) | ¥312 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM (¥753) | ¥1,267 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (¥240) | ¥276 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.57KM (¥138) | ¥293 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,101KM (¥273,257) | ¥365,082 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 768KM (¥67,650) | ¥197,811 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201KM (¥17,683) | ¥19,132 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687KM (¥60,574) | ¥145,654 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 384KM (¥33,825) | ¥106,059 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120KM (¥10,552) | ¥8,349 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44KM (¥3,898) | ¥4,448 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 456KM (¥40,180) | ¥74,559 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102KM (¥8,987) | ¥25,414 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20KM (¥1,743) | ¥1,338 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19KM (¥1,646) | ¥2,815 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 198KM (¥17,438) | ¥9,315 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 84KM (¥7,415) | ¥5,103 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 210KM (¥18,516) | ¥10,686 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 237KM (¥20,846) | ¥12,189 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,156KM (¥4,331,857) | ¥3,060,780 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.46KM (¥217) | ¥169 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55KM (¥4,825) | ¥8,198 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18KM (¥1,613) | ¥2,133 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (¥952) | ¥2,551 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (¥3,685) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (¥503) | ¥1,337 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (¥729) | ¥930 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7KM (¥655) | ¥622 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30KM (¥291) | ¥224 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.51KM (¥397) | ¥188 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (¥1,152) | ¥4,604 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50KM (¥4,406) | ¥4,908 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20KM (¥1,762) | ¥3,881 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85KM (¥7,491) | ¥8,269 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (¥782) | ¥1,244 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.34KM (¥295) | ¥547 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.47KM (¥306) | ¥674 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (¥81,413) | ¥51,659 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (¥16) | ¥52 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (¥4,406) | ¥9,530 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (¥621) | ¥613 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 372 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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