- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14KM ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM ($4.12) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.22KM ($2.45) | $4.52 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.41KM ($0.82) | $0.89 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.25KM ($1.89) | $3.19 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.19KM ($1.28) | $3.98 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM ($3.55) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.66KM ($0.97) | $3.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.04KM ($0.60) | $1.61 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.14KM ($0.67) | $3.62 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.44KM ($1.42) | $1.92 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.97KM ($0.56) | $2.13 | - 74% | |
| 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 | 718KM ($418) | $2,044 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 426KM ($248) | $1,575 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 263KM ($153) | $176 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 544KM ($316) | $1,586 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 319KM ($185) | $1,129 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 158KM ($92) | $119 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25KM ($15) | $48 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 736KM ($428) | $329 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 185KM ($107) | $120 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM ($5.91) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM ($4.07) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 84KM ($49) | $47 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 53KM ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 129KM ($75) | $86 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 152KM ($89) | $115 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,911KM ($16,823) | $22,387 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.27KM ($1.32) | $0.78 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM ($29) | $85 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6KM ($3.77) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM ($5.82) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM ($24) | $111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.41KM ($2.57) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.85KM ($3.41) | $3.48 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.96KM ($2.89) | $5.13 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.23KM ($1.29) | $3.47 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.76KM ($1.60) | $1.87 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7KM ($4.00) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38KM ($22) | $174 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41KM ($24) | $79 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.91KM ($3.44) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.41KM ($1.40) | $4.90 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.82KM ($1.64) | $5.95 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,009KM ($587) | $421 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20KM ($0.12) | $0.37 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM ($29) | $53 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.30KM ($3.08) | $8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% cheaper than in United States
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