Cost of living in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 35% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23KM (R$ 73) | R$ 34 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13KM (R$ 41) | R$ 37 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.58KM (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.23KM (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.17KM (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.31KM (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11KM (R$ 35) | R$ 25 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.29KM (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.58KM (R$ 5.12) | R$ 5.39 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.65KM (R$ 5.33) | R$ 5.53 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17KM (R$ 55) | R$ 41 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.84KM (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.17KM (R$ 3.79) | R$ 4.32 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,061KM (R$ 3,425) | R$ 2,990 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 645KM (R$ 2,082) | R$ 1,731 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 319KM (R$ 1,028) | R$ 649 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 643KM (R$ 2,075) | R$ 2,695 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 459KM (R$ 1,482) | R$ 1,716 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 170KM (R$ 550) | R$ 652 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19KM (R$ 62) | R$ 84 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 593KM (R$ 1,915) | R$ 1,973 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311KM (R$ 1,003) | R$ 638 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10KM (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9KM (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 34% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 144KM (R$ 465) | R$ 250 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70KM (R$ 227) | R$ 218 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178KM (R$ 575) | R$ 308 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144KM (R$ 464) | R$ 326 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 18% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,830KM (R$ 99,538) | R$ 120,719 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.92KM (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (R$ 160) | R$ 244 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13KM (R$ 43) | R$ 60 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is about the same as in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sarajevo | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13KM (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13KM (R$ 42) | R$ 42 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48KM (R$ 156) | R$ 250 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.09KM (R$ 16) | R$ 32 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7KM (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.56KM (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.33KM (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.64KM (R$ 12) | R$ 5.04 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (R$ 29) | R$ 55 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 12% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sarajevo | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (R$ 87) | R$ 107 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (R$ 54) | R$ 62 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44KM (R$ 142) | R$ 135 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75KM (R$ 242) | R$ 207 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8KM (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.53KM (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.05KM (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 980KM (R$ 3,165) | R$ 2,516 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.52 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50KM (R$ 163) | R$ 112 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6KM (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 361 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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