Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 6% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23KM (480 UM) | 525 UM | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13KM (269 UM) | 175 UM | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.58KM (119 UM) | 114 UM | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.23KM (47 UM) | 54 UM | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.17KM (110 UM) | 61 UM | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.31KM (71 UM) | 27 UM | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11KM (229 UM) | 82 UM | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.29KM (49 UM) | 70 UM | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.58KM (34 UM) | 29 UM | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.65KM (35 UM) | 122 UM | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17KM (360 UM) | 400 UM | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.84KM (60 UM) | 69 UM | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.17KM (25 UM) | 22 UM | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 29% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,061KM (22,610 UM) | 30,804 UM | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 645KM (13,745 UM) | 20,632 UM | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 319KM (6,789 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 643KM (13,699 UM) | 19,612 UM | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 459KM (9,780 UM) | 10,000 UM | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 170KM (3,628 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19KM (412 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 593KM (12,638 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311KM (6,622 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (203 UM) | 161 UM | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9KM (197 UM) | 189 UM | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 131% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 144KM (3,068 UM) | 892 UM | + 244% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (1,499 UM) | 749 UM | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178KM (3,797 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144KM (3,064 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,830KM (657,014 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.92KM (62 UM) | 43 UM | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (1,054 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13KM (283 UM) | 219 UM | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 24% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13KM (286 UM) | 159 UM | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13KM (280 UM) | 120 UM | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (1,031 UM) | 800 UM | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.09KM (108 UM) | 340 UM | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (147 UM) | 101 UM | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.56KM (118 UM) | 118 UM | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.33KM (50 UM) | 62 UM | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.64KM (78 UM) | 70 UM | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (190 UM) | 295 UM | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 15% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (574 UM) | 554 UM | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (354 UM) | 306 UM | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44KM (936 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75KM (1,594 UM) | 1,900 UM | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8KM (169 UM) | 139 UM | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.53KM (75 UM) | 86 UM | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.05KM (86 UM) | 200 UM | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (20,892 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (5 UM) | 8 UM | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (1,073 UM) | 874 UM | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (137 UM) | 56 UM | + 142% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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