Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (₨1,136) | ₨609 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (₨642) | ₨658 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.73KM (₨403) | ₨250 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (₨126) | ₨111 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.79KM (₨323) | ₨122 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.15KM (₨183) | ₨116 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (₨672) | ₨513 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.83KM (₨156) | ₨182 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.08KM (₨92) | ₨47 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM (₨95) | ₨366 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (₨915) | ₨2,635 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.43KM (₨207) | ₨127 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13KM (₨97) | ₨56 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 757KM (₨64,546) | ₨56,028 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529KM (₨45,038) | ₨37,189 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292KM (₨24,884) | ₨9,197 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM (₨43,221) | ₨50,256 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332KM (₨28,323) | ₨30,769 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM (₨15,992) | ₨8,410 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (₨2,136) | ₨2,495 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM (₨52,708) | ₨40,044 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (₨15,102) | ₨11,962 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (₨858) | ₨600 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (₨571) | ₨797 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM (₨9,365) | ₨2,116 | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (₨5,996) | ₨3,603 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153KM (₨13,041) | ₨6,737 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (₨14,240) | ₨5,639 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM (₨2,811,048) | ₨1,997,080 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM (₨197) | ₨112 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (₨4,335) | ₨1,909 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM (₨693) | ₨311 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (₨1,006) | ₨401 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44KM (₨3,742) | ₨1,486 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM (₨336) | ₨514 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (₨543) | ₨303 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM (₨417) | ₨309 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (₨200) | ₨189 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (₨246) | ₨133 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (₨694) | ₨394 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (₨2,037) | ₨1,486 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (₨1,094) | ₨1,191 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (₨3,863) | ₨3,713 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM (₨3,716) | ₨3,615 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (₨583) | ₨885 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM (₨213) | ₨325 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (₨262) | ₨393 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937KM (₨79,827) | ₨55,804 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM (₨25) | ₨4.62 | + 434% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (₨4,820) | ₨4,249 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.60KM (₨478) | ₨216 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,859 prices entered by 512 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan
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