Cost of living in Croatia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 52% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Croatia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (37KM) | 20KM | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (18KM) | 11KM | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (11KM) | 6KM | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (2.41KM) | 2.39KM | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.65 (7KM) | 5.16KM | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (4.44KM) | 3.53KM | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (14KM) | 12KM | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (3.02KM) | 2.20KM | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (2.51KM) | 1.94KM | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (3.09KM) | 1.64KM | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (15KM) | 19KM | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (4.58KM) | 2.77KM | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (1.75KM) | 1.54KM | + 14% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 81% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Croatia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,057 (2,071KM) | 1,026KM | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €830 (1,626KM) | 700KM | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (303KM) | 279KM | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (1,302KM) | 672KM | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €533 (1,045KM) | 452KM | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €213 (417KM) | 163KM | + 155% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (39KM) | 26KM | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €597 (1,170KM) | 748KM | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (187KM) | 506KM | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (34KM) | 11KM | + 197% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (26KM) | 12KM | + 120% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Croatia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (96KM) | 138KM | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (50KM) | 64KM | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (152KM) | 172KM | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (125KM) | 147KM | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 36% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Croatia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (48,375KM) | 49,156KM | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (2.88KM) | 2.54KM | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (92KM) | 53KM | + 75% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 6% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Croatia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (15KM) | 18KM | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (18KM) | 11KM | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 42KM | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (10KM) | 5.70KM | + 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (5.71KM) | 8KM | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (4.39KM) | 7KM | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (1.96KM) | 2.59KM | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (3.92KM) | 4.51KM | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (24KM) | 10KM | + 140% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 112% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Croatia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (77KM) | 38KM | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (29KM) | 15KM | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (59KM) | 43KM | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (146KM) | 73KM | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (20KM) | 9KM | + 121% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (5.33KM) | 3.41KM | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (8KM) | 3.50KM | + 121% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (2,842KM) | 924KM | + 208% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.24KM) | 0.18KM | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (128KM) | 50KM | + 155% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (10KM) | 7KM | + 49% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 352 prices entered by 69 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 52% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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