Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18KM (¥1,289) | ¥1,510 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11KM (¥775) | ¥777 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.75KM (¥417) | ¥442 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.96KM (¥142) | ¥210 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.99KM (¥363) | ¥332 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.76KM (¥273) | ¥626 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16KM (¥1,178) | ¥855 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.14KM (¥156) | ¥1,035 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.92KM (¥140) | ¥461 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.60KM (¥116) | ¥271 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27KM (¥1,996) | ¥1,299 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.56KM (¥186) | ¥205 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.42KM (¥103) | ¥227 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,460KM (¥106,072) | ¥218,917 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 864KM (¥62,721) | ¥128,457 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385KM (¥27,940) | ¥27,749 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700KM (¥50,853) | ¥187,909 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 559KM (¥40,588) | ¥76,748 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 231KM (¥16,749) | ¥19,268 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50KM (¥3,631) | ¥4,419 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500KM (¥36,314) | ¥43,152 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300KM (¥21,788) | ¥17,240 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24KM (¥1,777) | ¥1,196 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9KM (¥634) | ¥3,024 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 126% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150KM (¥10,894) | ¥6,406 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150KM (¥10,894) | ¥3,885 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202KM (¥14,693) | ¥8,497 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221KM (¥16,068) | ¥10,842 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,000KM (¥2,687,237) | ¥3,145,430 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.26KM (¥236) | ¥167 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM (¥4,244) | ¥13,986 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (¥665) | ¥2,137 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30KM (¥2,179) | ¥1,967 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (¥3,631) | ¥4,294 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14KM (¥1,017) | ¥677 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (¥501) | ¥635 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM (¥281) | ¥529 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM (¥101) | ¥195 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.35KM (¥171) | ¥192 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15KM (¥1,089) | ¥3,899 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23KM (¥1,653) | ¥3,808 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (¥1,112) | ¥3,606 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31KM (¥2,280) | ¥9,510 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64KM (¥4,619) | ¥6,842 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15KM (¥1,089) | ¥1,086 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90KM (¥283) | ¥566 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.99KM (¥435) | ¥564 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (¥67,097) | ¥106,060 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80KM (¥58) | ¥56 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56KM (¥4,087) | ¥12,147 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (¥456) | ¥600 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 977 prices entered by 108 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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