- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14KM ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM ($4.13) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.37KM ($2.51) | $4.57 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.47KM ($0.84) | $0.89 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.14KM ($2.38) | $3.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.17KM ($1.25) | $4.03 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM ($3.87) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.68KM ($0.96) | $3.34 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.04KM ($0.60) | $1.59 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.25KM ($0.72) | $3.34 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13KM ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.43KM ($1.40) | $1.93 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.01KM ($0.58) | $2.13 | - 73% | |
| 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 | 812KM ($466) | $2,035 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 469KM ($269) | $1,568 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 242KM ($139) | $177 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 507KM ($291) | $1,564 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 329KM ($189) | $1,120 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 174KM ($100) | $122 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26KM ($15) | $48 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 752KM ($432) | $334 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 202KM ($116) | $118 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM ($5.76) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM ($4.09) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 105KM ($60) | $47 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55KM ($32) | $45 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126KM ($72) | $85 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 161KM ($93) | $114 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,822KM ($17,120) | $22,256 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15KM ($1.24) | $0.77 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM ($29) | $85 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.78KM ($3.32) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM ($5.75) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 39KM ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.11KM ($2.36) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.92KM ($3.40) | $3.51 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.03KM ($2.89) | $5.08 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.19KM ($1.25) | $3.44 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.77KM ($1.59) | $1.86 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7KM ($4.03) | $20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM ($14) | $44 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13KM ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33KM ($19) | $173 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48KM ($27) | $79 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM ($3.50) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.47KM ($1.42) | $4.86 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.00KM ($1.72) | $5.86 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,132KM ($650) | $429 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20KM ($0.11) | $0.32 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55KM ($31) | $54 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.32KM ($3.06) | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% cheaper than in United States
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