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 | 17KM ($10) | $22 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22KM ($13) | $12 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7KM ($4.26) | $5.93 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.29KM ($1.34) | $1.09 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.95KM ($2.89) | $5.62 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.60KM ($2.10) | $4.83 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8KM ($4.81) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.08KM ($1.22) | $4.23 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22KM ($1.30) | $2.30 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.60KM ($0.93) | $3.70 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9KM ($4.99) | $18 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM ($1.59) | $2.94 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.57KM ($0.92) | $3.01 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,045KM ($611) | $3,070 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 768KM ($449) | $2,361 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201KM ($117) | $237 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687KM ($402) | $2,222 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 384KM ($224) | $1,628 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120KM ($70) | $168 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44KM ($26) | $62 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 456KM ($267) | $251 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 102KM ($60) | $150 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20KM ($12) | $15 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17KM ($10) | $34 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 198KM ($116) | $58 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM ($41) | $49 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 130KM ($76) | $106 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179KM ($105) | $141 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,156KM ($28,739) | $30,916 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.46KM ($1.44) | $0.93 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55KM ($32) | $85 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18KM ($11) | $10 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11KM ($6) | $24 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM ($24) | $167 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM ($3.33) | $10 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM ($4.84) | $5.29 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7KM ($4.35) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30KM ($1.93) | $5.05 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.51KM ($2.64) | $2.37 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13KM ($8) | $31 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50KM ($29) | $61 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20KM ($12) | $31 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85KM ($50) | $104 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9KM ($5.19) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.34KM ($1.95) | $6 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.47KM ($2.03) | $8 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM ($540) | $464 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18KM ($0.11) | $0.52 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM ($29) | $70 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM ($4.04) | $11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 56% cheaper than in United States
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