Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Russia
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM (руб 472) | руб 380 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM (руб 267) | руб 256 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.73KM (руб 168) | руб 141 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM (руб 52) | руб 67 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.79KM (руб 134) | руб 87 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.15KM (руб 76) | руб 150 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM (руб 279) | руб 320 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.83KM (руб 65) | руб 95 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.08KM (руб 38) | руб 33 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM (руб 40) | руб 61 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (руб 380) | руб 530 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.43KM (руб 86) | руб 94 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13KM (руб 40) | руб 32 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 757KM (руб 26,803) | руб 74,632 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529KM (руб 18,702) | руб 43,484 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292KM (руб 10,333) | руб 6,636 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM (руб 17,948) | руб 39,395 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332KM (руб 11,761) | руб 25,004 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM (руб 6,641) | руб 4,110 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM (руб 887) | руб 417 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM (руб 21,887) | руб 24,777 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM (руб 6,271) | руб 5,517 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (руб 356) | руб 430 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (руб 237) | руб 724 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM (руб 3,889) | руб 5,782 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (руб 2,490) | руб 2,885 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153KM (руб 5,415) | руб 5,928 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM (руб 5,913) | руб 6,846 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM (руб 1,167,280) | руб 1,412,860 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM (руб 82) | руб 45 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM (руб 1,800) | руб 1,906 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM (руб 288) | руб 502 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (руб 418) | руб 585 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44KM (руб 1,554) | руб 1,351 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM (руб 140) | руб 238 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (руб 226) | руб 155 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM (руб 173) | руб 198 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (руб 83) | руб 69 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM (руб 102) | руб 98 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (руб 288) | руб 603 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM (руб 846) | руб 1,770 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM (руб 454) | руб 610 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (руб 1,604) | руб 6,547 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM (руб 1,543) | руб 3,282 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (руб 242) | руб 431 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM (руб 89) | руб 218 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM (руб 109) | руб 241 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937KM (руб 33,148) | руб 30,673 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM (руб 10) | руб 2.68 | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (руб 2,001) | руб 3,340 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.60KM (руб 198) | руб 150 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,159 prices entered by 514 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 17% cheaper than in Russia
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