Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Austria
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 41% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19KM (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12KM (€5.93) | €10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6KM (€3.24) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.26KM (€1.15) | €1.48 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.81KM (€2.46) | €5.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.34KM (€2.22) | €3.77 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12KM (€5.96) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.56KM (€1.31) | €2.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.76KM (€0.90) | €2.38 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.08KM (€1.06) | €1.20 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20KM (€10) | €7 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.01KM (€1.54) | €2.92 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71KM (€0.88) | €2.03 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 56% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,016KM (€519) | €1,616 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661KM (€338) | €1,124 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 302KM (€154) | €268 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 705KM (€360) | €946 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 487KM (€249) | €675 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196KM (€100) | €110 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30KM (€15) | €29 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 580KM (€297) | €411 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 455KM (€233) | €114 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11KM (€5.83) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12KM (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 156KM (€80) | €90 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79KM (€40) | €40 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 211KM (€108) | €83 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206KM (€105) | €102 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000KM (€12,783) | €27,674 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63KM (€1.34) | €1.72 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62KM (€32) | €48 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27KM (€14) | €9 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10KM (€5.11) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50KM (€26) | €130 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.70KM (€2.92) | €5.00 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8KM (€4.23) | €2.99 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (€3.15) | €3.36 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.35KM (€1.20) | €2.17 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6KM (€3.25) | €2.09 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11KM (€5.87) | €19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39KM (€20) | €39 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19KM (€10) | €22 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (€23) | €64 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81KM (€41) | €62 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10KM (€4.86) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.79KM (€1.94) | €3.68 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.10KM (€2.09) | €3.85 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 924KM (€472) | €495 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57KM (€29) | €31 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7KM (€3.45) | €6 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 40% cheaper than in Austria
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