Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to United States
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8KM ($4.17) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.73KM ($2.62) | $4.34 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM ($0.82) | $0.87 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.79KM ($2.10) | $3.01 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.15KM ($1.19) | $4.09 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM ($4.37) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.83KM ($1.01) | $3.37 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.08KM ($0.60) | $1.72 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.12KM ($0.62) | $3.24 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM ($5.95) | $15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.43KM ($1.35) | $1.92 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13KM ($0.63) | $2.07 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 757KM ($420) | $2,232 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529KM ($293) | $1,604 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292KM ($162) | $179 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 507KM ($281) | $1,609 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332KM ($184) | $1,137 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 188KM ($104) | $117 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25KM ($14) | $48 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 619KM ($343) | $299 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177KM ($98) | $120 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM ($5.58) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM ($3.71) | $23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110KM ($61) | $49 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM ($39) | $44 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153KM ($85) | $87 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 167KM ($93) | $113 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,988KM ($18,278) | $22,926 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.32KM ($1.28) | $0.77 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51KM ($28) | $80 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8KM ($4.51) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM ($7) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44KM ($24) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.94KM ($2.18) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM ($3.53) | $3.50 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.89KM ($2.71) | $4.98 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM ($1.30) | $3.55 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.89KM ($1.60) | $1.84 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM ($4.51) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM ($13) | $45 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM ($7) | $24 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM ($25) | $221 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44KM ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM ($3.79) | $12 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.50KM ($1.39) | $4.81 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.07KM ($1.70) | $5.83 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 946KM ($524) | $404 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29KM ($0.16) | $0.19 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM ($31) | $54 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.60KM ($3.11) | $8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 56% cheaper than in United States
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