Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to United States
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13KM ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM ($4.26) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.66KM ($2.25) | $4.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.29KM ($0.80) | $0.88 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.53KM ($2.17) | $2.94 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.22KM ($1.36) | $4.10 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.85KM ($3.60) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.05KM ($1.26) | $3.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.93KM ($0.57) | $1.68 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.35KM ($0.83) | $3.30 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23KM ($14) | $14 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.46KM ($1.51) | $1.99 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.97KM ($0.60) | $2.06 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 719KM ($442) | $2,211 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 370KM ($227) | $1,548 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 177KM ($109) | $179 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496KM ($305) | $1,534 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 329KM ($202) | $1,116 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 92KM ($57) | $113 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM ($20) | $50 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM ($375) | $271 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM ($153) | $128 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.83KM ($3.58) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.74KM ($3.53) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77KM ($48) | $47 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93KM ($57) | $43 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM ($92) | $87 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM ($128) | $109 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM ($16,563) | $23,574 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.82KM ($1.12) | $0.64 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 54KM ($33) | $74 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM ($5.63) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM ($5.39) | $16 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37KM ($23) | $112 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7KM ($4.50) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.52KM ($2.78) | $3.47 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM ($2.38) | $4.93 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM ($0.85) | $3.64 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.94KM ($1.19) | $1.81 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM ($5.57) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM ($15) | $46 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14KM ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39KM ($24) | $205 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53KM ($33) | $80 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.92KM ($3.02) | $12 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.38KM ($1.46) | $5.04 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.94KM ($1.81) | $5.85 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM ($568) | $421 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM ($0.14) | $0.51 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM ($24) | $49 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM ($3.70) | $8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in United States
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