Cost of living in Germany compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 47% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (29KM) | 19KM | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (19KM) | 12KM | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (11KM) | 7KM | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (2.40KM) | 2.19KM | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (8KM) | 4.81KM | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.21 (6KM) | 4.89KM | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (12KM) | 13KM | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.70 (5.26KM) | 2.64KM | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (3.87KM) | 1.88KM | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (2.03KM) | 1.92KM | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (12KM) | 22KM | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (3.91KM) | 2.94KM | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (3.19KM) | 1.55KM | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 193% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,967 (3,837KM) | 940KM | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,583 (3,088KM) | 631KM | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €241 (469KM) | 302KM | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,213 (2,366KM) | 639KM | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €929 (1,812KM) | 450KM | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €214 (417KM) | 196KM | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (71KM) | 34KM | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (722KM) | 580KM | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (222KM) | 390KM | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (18KM) | 11KM | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (33KM) | 11KM | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (169KM) | 141KM | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (73KM) | 79KM | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (176KM) | 185KM | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (225KM) | 206KM | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 54% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,638 (59,761KM) | 25,000KM | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (3.59KM) | 2.81KM | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (110KM) | 73KM | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 17% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (17KM) | 30KM | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (15KM) | 11KM | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (140KM) | 50KM | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (9KM) | 5.70KM | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.19 (6KM) | 8KM | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (6KM) | 6KM | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (3.82KM) | 2.38KM | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (3.60KM) | 6KM | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (43KM) | 11KM | + 276% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (88KM) | 39KM | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (48KM) | 19KM | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (346KM) | 43KM | + 697% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (126KM) | 81KM | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (20KM) | 10KM | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 (7KM) | 3.60KM | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (8KM) | 4.62KM | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €640 (1,248KM) | 924KM | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.20KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (77KM) | 57KM | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (16KM) | 7KM | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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