Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (2,677 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (1,512 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.73KM (950 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (296 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.79KM (760 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.15KM (432 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (1,584 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.83KM (367 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.08KM (217 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM (224 ₦) | 328 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (2,157 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.43KM (489 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13KM (228 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 757KM (152,055 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529KM (106,099 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292KM (58,620 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM (101,820 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332KM (66,722 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM (37,674 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (5,031 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM (124,168 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (35,578 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (2,022 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (1,346 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM (22,061 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (14,126 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153KM (30,722 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (33,546 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM (6,622,170 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM (465 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (10,211 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM (1,633 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (2,370 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44KM (8,816 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM (792 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (1,280 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM (982 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (471 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (580 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (1,636 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (4,798 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (2,576 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (9,101 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM (8,755 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (1,375 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM (503 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (616 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937KM (188,054 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM (58 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (11,354 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.60KM (1,125 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,895 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria
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