Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20KM (Dirham 42) | Dirham 33 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11KM (Dirham 22) | Dirham 30 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.32KM (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.86KM (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 6 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.09KM (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.12KM (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.06 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9KM (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.03KM (Dirham 4.14) | Dirham 8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.41KM (Dirham 2.89) | Dirham 3.84 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.66KM (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 10 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13KM (Dirham 26) | Dirham 60 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.58KM (Dirham 5.28) | Dirham 9 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.10KM (Dirham 2.25) | Dirham 4.75 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 79% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,082KM (Dirham 2,213) | Dirham 10,327 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544KM (Dirham 1,113) | Dirham 7,900 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316KM (Dirham 646) | Dirham 989 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 479KM (Dirham 980) | Dirham 6,077 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 330KM (Dirham 674) | Dirham 4,308 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 175KM (Dirham 357) | Dirham 558 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20KM (Dirham 40) | Dirham 366 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492KM (Dirham 1,006) | Dirham 1,419 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 172KM (Dirham 352) | Dirham 338 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (Dirham 14) | Dirham 51 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 118KM (Dirham 240) | Dirham 197 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71KM (Dirham 146) | Dirham 190 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (Dirham 316) | Dirham 343 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 157KM (Dirham 320) | Dirham 348 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 14% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,911KM (Dirham 63,202) | Dirham 89,840 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.02KM (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.82 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55KM (Dirham 111) | Dirham 80 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13KM (Dirham 26) | Dirham 29 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12KM (Dirham 24) | Dirham 14 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (Dirham 25) | Dirham 56 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (Dirham 99) | Dirham 382 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.42KM (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.96KM (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.33KM (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 20 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.81KM (Dirham 5.75) | Dirham 20 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10KM (Dirham 20) | Dirham 62 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 51% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sarajevo | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31KM (Dirham 62) | Dirham 188 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (Dirham 35) | Dirham 91 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 41KM (Dirham 84) | Dirham 783 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85KM (Dirham 174) | Dirham 259 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8KM (Dirham 16) | Dirham 64 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.40KM (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.55KM (Dirham 7) | Dirham 40 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (Dirham 2,004) | Dirham 2,128 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (Dirham 0.44) | Dirham 0.67 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 54KM (Dirham 111) | Dirham 255 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 541 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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