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 | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM ($4.56) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.88KM ($3.01) | $4.22 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.31KM ($0.81) | $0.87 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.81KM ($2.35) | $2.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.13KM ($1.31) | $4.10 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.90KM ($3.02) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.07KM ($1.28) | $3.40 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.92KM ($0.57) | $1.70 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.32KM ($0.81) | $3.18 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23KM ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.51KM ($1.54) | $1.99 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05KM ($0.65) | $2.12 | - 69% | |
| 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 ($443) | $2,176 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 370KM ($228) | $1,546 | - 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 ($306) | $1,510 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 329KM ($202) | $1,121 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 92KM ($57) | $112 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32KM ($20) | $51 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610KM ($376) | $274 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 248KM ($153) | $127 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.83KM ($3.59) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.74KM ($3.54) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 23% 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) | $42 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149KM ($92) | $86 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207KM ($128) | $108 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,926KM ($16,592) | $23,671 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.82KM ($1.12) | $0.66 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58KM ($36) | $73 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9KM ($5.64) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9KM ($5.40) | $16 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37KM ($23) | $110 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7KM ($4.50) | $6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.52KM ($2.78) | $3.45 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.87KM ($2.38) | $4.86 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.39KM ($0.85) | $3.62 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.94KM ($1.19) | $1.82 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM ($5.58) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24KM ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14KM ($9) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39KM ($24) | $200 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53KM ($33) | $79 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.92KM ($3.03) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.38KM ($1.47) | $5.03 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.94KM ($1.81) | $5.72 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM ($569) | $427 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM ($0.14) | $0.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39KM ($24) | $49 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.94KM ($3.66) | $8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 54% cheaper than in United States
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