Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (¥819) | ¥1,030 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (¥470) | ¥723 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.74KM (¥291) | ¥464 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (¥91) | ¥214 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.77KM (¥232) | ¥284 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.18KM (¥134) | ¥501 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (¥477) | ¥1,191 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.82KM (¥112) | ¥734 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.08KM (¥66) | ¥385 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM (¥69) | ¥257 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (¥660) | ¥1,788 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.43KM (¥150) | ¥217 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13KM (¥70) | ¥244 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 737KM (¥45,238) | ¥229,251 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 480KM (¥29,499) | ¥119,039 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 276KM (¥16,950) | ¥14,600 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM (¥31,143) | ¥136,696 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 320KM (¥19,641) | ¥114,972 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM (¥11,523) | ¥10,415 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (¥1,539) | ¥3,500 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM (¥37,979) | ¥40,095 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (¥10,882) | ¥10,420 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (¥619) | ¥803 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6KM (¥378) | ¥1,906 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM (¥6,748) | ¥5,921 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (¥4,321) | ¥4,587 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 156KM (¥9,567) | ¥8,447 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (¥10,261) | ¥12,915 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM (¥2,025,512) | ¥2,936,380 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM (¥142) | ¥143 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (¥3,123) | ¥9,719 | - 68% | |
| 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 (¥500) | ¥1,375 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (¥725) | ¥807 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 34KM (¥2,090) | ¥8,290 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM (¥242) | ¥543 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (¥391) | ¥696 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM (¥300) | ¥558 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (¥144) | ¥186 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (¥177) | ¥229 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (¥500) | ¥2,634 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (¥1,468) | ¥3,927 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (¥788) | ¥3,170 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (¥2,619) | ¥10,399 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM (¥2,678) | ¥7,477 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (¥420) | ¥1,286 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM (¥154) | ¥495 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (¥189) | ¥522 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900KM (¥55,253) | ¥47,253 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM (¥18) | ¥26 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (¥3,473) | ¥8,663 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.58KM (¥342) | ¥480 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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