Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15KM (₨1,440) | ₨473 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (₨758) | ₨643 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.55KM (₨350) | ₨240 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.30KM (₨129) | ₨112 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.69KM (₨364) | ₨146 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.09KM (₨206) | ₨91 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.54KM (₨546) | ₨670 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.25KM (₨222) | ₨152 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.96KM (₨94) | ₨51 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.30KM (₨128) | ₨351 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27KM (₨2,704) | ₨1,658 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.57KM (₨253) | ₨131 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.96KM (₨95) | ₨78 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 770KM (₨76,014) | ₨72,108 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 398KM (₨39,229) | ₨39,575 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 185KM (₨18,254) | ₨10,992 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496KM (₨48,991) | ₨49,148 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 329KM (₨32,418) | ₨32,659 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 92KM (₨9,127) | ₨8,932 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31KM (₨3,075) | ₨2,571 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM (₨60,185) | ₨44,544 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM (₨24,468) | ₨17,122 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6KM (₨637) | ₨694 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.74KM (₨566) | ₨516 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 86KM (₨8,487) | ₨3,054 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89KM (₨8,806) | ₨5,408 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 142KM (₨14,010) | ₨8,399 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 148KM (₨14,557) | ₨5,912 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM (₨2,656,935) | ₨2,463,580 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.82KM (₨179) | ₨107 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 54KM (₨5,362) | ₨2,108 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM (₨904) | ₨260 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM (₨865) | ₨616 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM (₨4,007) | ₨1,831 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7KM (₨721) | ₨463 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.52KM (₨446) | ₨350 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.61KM (₨357) | ₨441 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.38KM (₨136) | ₨189 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.91KM (₨188) | ₨169 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (₨793) | ₨480 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (₨2,639) | ₨1,849 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15KM (₨1,477) | ₨1,458 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39KM (₨3,872) | ₨2,679 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65KM (₨6,414) | ₨3,680 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.19KM (₨512) | ₨850 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.35KM (₨232) | ₨437 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (₨303) | ₨435 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (₨91,162) | ₨58,894 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (₨22) | ₨39 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36KM (₨3,545) | ₨4,252 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.82KM (₨574) | ₨267 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,047 prices entered by 483 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 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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