Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16KM (¥1,051) | ¥954 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (¥616) | ¥699 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.68KM (¥236) | ¥444 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.32KM (¥85) | ¥200 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.70KM (¥238) | ¥253 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.07KM (¥133) | ¥622 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9KM (¥554) | ¥903 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.89KM (¥121) | ¥771 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.13KM (¥72) | ¥384 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.19KM (¥77) | ¥306 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (¥799) | ¥1,331 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.42KM (¥155) | ¥199 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (¥62) | ¥226 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 814KM (¥52,216) | ¥268,095 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 476KM (¥30,547) | ¥150,794 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 263KM (¥16,832) | ¥23,880 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 498KM (¥31,940) | ¥140,127 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 306KM (¥19,632) | ¥77,433 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 161KM (¥10,306) | ¥12,855 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27KM (¥1,709) | ¥4,197 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 484KM (¥31,031) | ¥63,991 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163KM (¥10,474) | ¥10,809 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8KM (¥490) | ¥901 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6KM (¥417) | ¥2,418 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130KM (¥8,346) | ¥6,941 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 73KM (¥4,684) | ¥4,416 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158KM (¥10,152) | ¥8,088 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156KM (¥10,009) | ¥12,131 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,013KM (¥1,924,216) | ¥2,676,280 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.85KM (¥119) | ¥136 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47KM (¥3,000) | ¥10,384 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM (¥538) | ¥1,225 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8KM (¥498) | ¥1,626 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (¥2,722) | ¥6,148 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.50KM (¥352) | ¥812 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.91KM (¥379) | ¥655 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.05KM (¥260) | ¥501 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.89KM (¥121) | ¥170 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.12KM (¥200) | ¥229 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7KM (¥461) | ¥2,983 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19KM (¥1,205) | ¥3,633 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14KM (¥867) | ¥3,657 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50KM (¥3,206) | ¥12,969 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55KM (¥3,535) | ¥6,422 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.94KM (¥381) | ¥1,122 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.09KM (¥134) | ¥445 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.68KM (¥236) | ¥556 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (¥59,230) | ¥52,544 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (¥14) | ¥40 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65KM (¥4,177) | ¥9,497 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.60KM (¥359) | ¥525 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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