Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Nigeria
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15KM (3,443 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (1,812 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.55KM (838 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.30KM (308 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.69KM (871 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.09KM (494 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.54KM (1,307 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.25KM (531 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.96KM (226 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.30KM (307 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27KM (6,465 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.57KM (605 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (228 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 770KM (181,769 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 398KM (93,808 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 185KM (43,650 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496KM (117,152 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 329KM (77,521 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 92KM (21,825 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31KM (7,354 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM (143,918 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (58,510 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6KM (1,524 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.74KM (1,354 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 86KM (20,294 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89KM (21,057 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 142KM (33,502 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 148KM (34,809 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (6,353,441 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.82KM (429 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 54KM (12,822 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (2,161 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (2,069 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM (9,581 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7KM (1,725 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.52KM (1,065 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.61KM (853 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.38KM (326 ₦) | 354 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.91KM (450 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (1,896 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (6,311 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (3,532 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39KM (9,258 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65KM (15,338 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.19KM (1,224 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.35KM (555 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (725 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (217,993 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (52 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36KM (8,478 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.82KM (1,373 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 884 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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