Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (₨3,343) | ₨802 | + 317% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11KM (₨1,838) | ₨1,160 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6KM (₨1,045) | ₨585 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.44KM (₨402) | ₨229 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6KM (₨1,018) | ₨313 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.04KM (₨666) | ₨158 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9KM (₨1,524) | ₨879 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.98KM (₨326) | ₨266 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39KM (₨395) | ₨103 | + 285% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.70KM (₨281) | ₨630 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23KM (₨3,717) | ₨2,758 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.70KM (₨446) | ₨249 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.49KM (₨246) | ₨146 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 999KM (₨164,659) | ₨93,306 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 702KM (₨115,684) | ₨55,839 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279KM (₨45,970) | ₨20,080 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 633KM (₨104,346) | ₨79,128 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 438KM (₨72,227) | ₨39,248 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 163KM (₨26,913) | ₨16,807 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20KM (₨3,311) | ₨2,605 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 748KM (₨123,358) | ₨61,383 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 506KM (₨83,378) | ₨29,384 | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (₨1,864) | ₨1,214 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12KM (₨1,950) | ₨2,976 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 138KM (₨22,836) | ₨4,498 | + 408% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 64KM (₨10,629) | ₨9,724 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 172KM (₨28,286) | ₨12,486 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 147KM (₨24,198) | ₨13,517 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,156KM (₨8,105,144) | ₨2,800,000 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50KM (₨412) | ₨272 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52KM (₨8,648) | ₨3,752 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18KM (₨3,018) | ₨230 | + 1215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM (₨1,781) | ₨838 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (₨6,895) | ₨3,307 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (₨940) | ₨1,222 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (₨1,365) | ₨649 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7KM (₨1,226) | ₨557 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30KM (₨545) | ₨396 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.51KM (₨743) | ₨217 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (₨2,155) | ₨495 | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 51% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38KM (₨6,233) | ₨3,859 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (₨2,512) | ₨1,827 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43KM (₨7,146) | ₨6,844 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73KM (₨12,105) | ₨8,435 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (₨1,463) | ₨2,877 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.51KM (₨580) | ₨566 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (₨576) | ₨965 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (₨152,328) | ₨149,999 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM (₨30) | ₨255 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (₨8,244) | ₨5,305 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (₨1,176) | ₨637 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 941 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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