Cost of living in Austria compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 78% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (28KM) | 17KM | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (18KM) | 8KM | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (11KM) | 5.26KM | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (2.60KM) | 1.96KM | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (11KM) | 4.53KM | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (6KM) | 3.32KM | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (12KM) | 14KM | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (4.34KM) | 1.91KM | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (4.73KM) | 1.70KM | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (2.10KM) | 1.23KM | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (13KM) | 27KM | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (4.50KM) | 2.45KM | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (3.23KM) | 1.12KM | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 117% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (3,105KM) | 1,508KM | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (1,983KM) | 852KM | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (1,059KM) | 335KM | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (1,623KM) | 627KM | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (1,348KM) | 450KM | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (320KM) | 100KM | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (60KM) | 32KM | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (658KM) | 610KM | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (296KM) | 248KM | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (23KM) | 32KM | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (26KM) | 10KM | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (192KM) | 77KM | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (90KM) | 93KM | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (179KM) | 140KM | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (246KM) | 80KM | + 208% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 43% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (47,806KM) | 37,000KM | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (3.66KM) | 3.26KM | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (86KM) | 47KM | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 65% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (11KM) | 9KM | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (13KM) | 30KM | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (296KM) | 50KM | + 492% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (10KM) | 14KM | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (5.99KM) | 7KM | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (5.91KM) | 3.87KM | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (4.14KM) | 1.39KM | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (4.04KM) | 2.35KM | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (39KM) | 15KM | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 7% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Austria | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (88KM) | 23KM | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (44KM) | 15KM | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (98KM) | 31KM | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (114KM) | 64KM | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (20KM) | 15KM | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (8KM) | 3.90KM | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (8KM) | 5.99KM | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (973KM) | 924KM | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.15KM) | 0.80KM | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (60KM) | 56KM | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (11KM) | 6KM | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 475 prices entered by 74 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 64% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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