Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Nigeria
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27KM (6,120 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 184% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13KM (3,006 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.33KM (1,198 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.73KM (388 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.74KM (840 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.45KM (775 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.90KM (1,102 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.93KM (435 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.78KM (399 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.00KM (225 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34KM (7,681 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.66KM (598 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.18KM (266 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 50% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,275KM (286,702 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 583KM (130,970 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 176KM (39,529 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600KM (134,878 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 450KM (101,158 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100KM (22,480 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 194% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM (7,285 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 610KM (137,108 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (55,741 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32KM (7,165 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 294% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10KM (2,248 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77KM (17,415 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93KM (20,843 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM (33,426 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM (46,620 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (6,052,765 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06KM (688 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 277% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47KM (10,677 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 28% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (2,058 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 292% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30KM (6,744 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 277% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (11,240 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14KM (3,147 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 143% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (1,550 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM (869 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM (312 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.35KM (529 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15KM (3,372 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23KM (5,115 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (3,390 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31KM (7,056 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64KM (14,295 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15KM (3,372 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 247% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.90KM (876 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.99KM (1,346 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 132% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (207,676 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80KM (180 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 630% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (10,578 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (1,463 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 177% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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