Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (₨3,084) | ₨972 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM (₨1,531) | ₨1,004 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.82KM (₨913) | ₨365 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.02KM (₨317) | ₨170 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25KM (₨823) | ₨285 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44KM (₨697) | ₨255 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM (₨1,975) | ₨1,139 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.02KM (₨318) | ₨290 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.11KM (₨331) | ₨117 | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00KM (₨314) | ₨549 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16KM (₨2,521) | ₨2,784 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.69KM (₨421) | ₨289 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44KM (₨225) | ₨191 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,404KM (₨220,293) | ₨115,670 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 788KM (₨123,609) | ₨70,950 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342KM (₨53,666) | ₨25,995 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 587KM (₨92,095) | ₨59,502 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 556KM (₨87,252) | ₨50,821 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 190KM (₨29,805) | ₨20,152 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29KM (₨4,577) | ₨2,097 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 381KM (₨59,768) | ₨71,636 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232KM (₨36,334) | ₨23,262 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17KM (₨2,710) | ₨1,718 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (₨1,284) | ₨1,977 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 203% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150KM (₨23,531) | ₨3,426 | + 587% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 99KM (₨15,597) | ₨6,254 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 221KM (₨34,602) | ₨13,199 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 203KM (₨31,883) | ₨8,569 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,000KM (₨5,804,190) | ₨4,456,060 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.23KM (₨507) | ₨270 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM (₨9,170) | ₨4,626 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24KM (₨3,765) | ₨1,015 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18KM (₨2,879) | ₨1,391 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (₨7,844) | ₨3,667 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8KM (₨1,191) | ₨521 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (₨1,047) | ₨922 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.00KM (₨627) | ₨736 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00KM (₨314) | ₨249 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.50KM (₨863) | ₨242 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM (₨2,010) | ₨860 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40KM (₨6,339) | ₨3,545 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18KM (₨2,748) | ₨2,089 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (₨6,275) | ₨2,959 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80KM (₨12,542) | ₨7,109 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM (₨1,411) | ₨880 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.50KM (₨549) | ₨669 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM (₨549) | ₨745 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (₨144,923) | ₨119,622 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70KM (₨10,963) | ₨3,764 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (₨977) | ₨415 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,944 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan
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