Cost of living in China compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 10% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37元 (10KM) | 20KM | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (10KM) | 11KM | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (3.59KM) | 6KM | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (3.75KM) | 2.39KM | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (3.97KM) | 5.16KM | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (2.74KM) | 3.53KM | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (13KM) | 12KM | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (4.11KM) | 2.20KM | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (1.67KM) | 1.94KM | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (1.61KM) | 1.64KM | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91元 (24KM) | 19KM | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (2.37KM) | 2.87KM | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (3.22KM) | 1.41KM | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in China is 105% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,575元 (4,050KM) | 1,026KM | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,361元 (1,914KM) | 700KM | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 505元 (131KM) | 279KM | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,729元 (1,750KM) | 672KM | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,858元 (1,003KM) | 452KM | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (77KM) | 163KM | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103元 (27KM) | 26KM | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (380KM) | 748KM | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (144KM) | 506KM | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (12KM) | 11KM | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59元 (15KM) | 12KM | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (109KM) | 138KM | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (77KM) | 64KM | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 568元 (148KM) | 172KM | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (183KM) | 147KM | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in China is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 149,987元 (39,005KM) | 49,156KM | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (2.14KM) | 2.53KM | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 232元 (60KM) | 53KM | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 32% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (13KM) | 18KM | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (22KM) | 11KM | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119元 (31KM) | 42KM | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (17KM) | 5.70KM | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (15KM) | 8KM | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (7KM) | 7KM | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (1.96KM) | 2.59KM | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (3.80KM) | 4.51KM | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (21KM) | 10KM | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 51% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| China | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 215元 (56KM) | 38KM | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (29KM) | 14KM | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 341元 (89KM) | 43KM | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 282元 (73KM) | 73KM | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (21KM) | 9KM | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (7KM) | 3.41KM | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (4.39KM) | 4.48KM | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (1,020KM) | 924KM | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39元 (0.36KM) | 0.18KM | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 428元 (111KM) | 48KM | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (7KM) | 7KM | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,015 prices entered by 132 different people.
Cost of living in China is 26% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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