Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Australia
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19KM (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12KM (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6KM (AU$5.34) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.26KM (AU$1.90) | AU$1.93 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.81KM (AU$4.05) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.34KM (AU$3.66) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12KM (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.56KM (AU$2.16) | AU$5.05 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.76KM (AU$1.48) | AU$3.66 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.08KM (AU$1.75) | AU$6 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20KM (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.01KM (AU$2.53) | AU$3.69 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71KM (AU$1.44) | AU$2.92 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,016KM (AU$855) | AU$3,681 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661KM (AU$556) | AU$2,613 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 302KM (AU$254) | AU$219 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 705KM (AU$594) | AU$2,402 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 487KM (AU$410) | AU$1,879 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196KM (AU$165) | AU$163 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30KM (AU$25) | AU$79 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 580KM (AU$489) | AU$535 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 455KM (AU$383) | AU$248 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12KM (AU$10) | AU$42 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156KM (AU$132) | AU$128 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79KM (AU$66) | AU$86 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 211KM (AU$178) | AU$186 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206KM (AU$174) | AU$214 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000KM (AU$21,052) | AU$36,303 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63KM (AU$2.21) | AU$1.98 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62KM (AU$52) | AU$166 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27KM (AU$23) | AU$7 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$24 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (AU$42) | AU$83 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (AU$4.80) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (AU$7) | AU$5.08 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (AU$5.19) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (AU$1.98) | AU$4.15 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6KM (AU$5.36) | AU$4.68 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11KM (AU$10) | AU$33 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39KM (AU$33) | AU$65 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19KM (AU$16) | AU$43 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (AU$38) | AU$292 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81KM (AU$68) | AU$129 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10KM (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79KM (AU$3.19) | AU$5.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.10KM (AU$3.45) | AU$11 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (AU$778) | AU$883 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (AU$48) | AU$75 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (AU$5.68) | AU$41 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.842
AUD
/
BAM
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,081 prices entered by 418 different people.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 52% cheaper than in Australia
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