Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to United States
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM ($11) | $19 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10KM ($5.35) | $10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.82KM ($3.19) | $5.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.02KM ($1.11) | $1.08 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25KM ($2.87) | $4.94 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44KM ($2.43) | $4.68 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13KM ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.02KM ($1.11) | $4.67 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.11KM ($1.16) | $2.49 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00KM ($1.10) | $3.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16KM ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.69KM ($1.47) | $2.77 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44KM ($0.79) | $2.98 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,404KM ($769) | $2,824 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 788KM ($432) | $2,138 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342KM ($187) | $220 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 587KM ($322) | $1,886 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 556KM ($305) | $1,441 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 190KM ($104) | $146 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29KM ($16) | $64 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 381KM ($209) | $295 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232KM ($127) | $133 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17KM ($9) | $14 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM ($4.48) | $31 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150KM ($82) | $54 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 99KM ($54) | $45 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 221KM ($121) | $93 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 203KM ($111) | $119 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,000KM ($20,274) | $27,943 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.23KM ($1.77) | $1.05 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM ($32) | $79 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24KM ($13) | $8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18KM ($10) | $21 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM ($27) | $140 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8KM ($4.16) | $8 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM ($3.66) | $4.80 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.00KM ($2.19) | $6 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00KM ($1.10) | $4.72 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.50KM ($3.02) | $2.25 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40KM ($22) | $55 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18KM ($10) | $28 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM ($22) | $203 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80KM ($44) | $89 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM ($4.93) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.50KM ($1.92) | $5.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50KM ($1.92) | $6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM ($506) | $556 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70KM ($38) | $54 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM ($3.41) | $10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 53% cheaper than in United States
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