Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 30% more expensive than in Arad (Romania)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 57% more expensive than in Arad (Romania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Arad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23KM (57 lei) | 26 lei | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13KM (32 lei) | 19 lei | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.58KM (14 lei) | 11 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.23KM (5.67 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.17KM (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.31KM (8 lei) | 3.99 lei | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11KM (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.29KM (5.84 lei) | 3.82 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.58KM (4.04 lei) | 2.06 lei | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.65KM (4.21 lei) | 3.83 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17KM (43 lei) | 30 lei | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.84KM (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.17KM (2.99 lei) | 2.52 lei | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 46% more expensive than in Arad (Romania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Arad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,061KM (2,702 lei) | 1,894 lei | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 645KM (1,643 lei) | 1,204 lei | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 319KM (811 lei) | 338 lei | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 643KM (1,637 lei) | 1,200 lei | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 459KM (1,169 lei) | 853 lei | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 170KM (434 lei) | 268 lei | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19KM (49 lei) | 37 lei | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 593KM (1,510 lei) | 1,781 lei | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311KM (791 lei) | 431 lei | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (24 lei) | 44 lei | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9KM (24 lei) | 17 lei | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 41% more expensive than in Arad (Romania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Arad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 144KM (367 lei) | 221 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (179 lei) | 139 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178KM (454 lei) | 283 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144KM (366 lei) | 327 lei | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 49% more expensive than in Arad (Romania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Arad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,830KM (78,519 lei) | 80,410 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.92KM (7 lei) | 5.25 lei | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (126 lei) | 65 lei | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13KM (34 lei) | 21 lei | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Arad (Romania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Arad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13KM (34 lei) | 21 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13KM (33 lei) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (123 lei) | 75 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.09KM (13 lei) | 24 lei | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (18 lei) | 22 lei | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.56KM (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.33KM (5.93 lei) | 7 lei | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.64KM (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (23 lei) | 26 lei | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 8% cheaper than in Arad (Romania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Arad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (69 lei) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (42 lei) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44KM (112 lei) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75KM (191 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8KM (20 lei) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.53KM (9 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.05KM (10 lei) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (2,497 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (0.55 lei) | 0.82 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (128 lei) | 173 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (16 lei) | 16 lei | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 74 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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