Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (4,986 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (2,475 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.82KM (1,476 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.02KM (512 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25KM (1,330 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44KM (1,126 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (3,192 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.02KM (513 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.11KM (536 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00KM (508 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16KM (4,075 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.69KM (681 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44KM (364 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,404KM (356,082 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 788KM (199,802 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342KM (86,745 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 587KM (148,863 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 556KM (141,034 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 190KM (48,178 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29KM (7,398 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 381KM (96,610 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232KM (58,730 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17KM (4,381 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (2,075 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150KM (38,035 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 349% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 99KM (25,211 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 221KM (55,930 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 203KM (51,536 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,000KM (9,381,915 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.23KM (820 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM (14,822 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24KM (6,086 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1490% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18KM (4,653 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (12,678 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8KM (1,925 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (1,692 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.00KM (1,014 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00KM (507 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.50KM (1,395 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (3,249 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40KM (10,246 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18KM (4,442 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (10,143 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80KM (20,273 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (2,281 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.50KM (887 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (887 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (234,254 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70KM (17,721 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (1,579 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 504 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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