Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Portugal | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (21KM) | 19KM | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (16KM) | 14KM | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (7KM) | 7KM | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (1.89KM) | 2.26KM | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (6KM) | 4.62KM | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (4.23KM) | 4.89KM | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (10KM) | 13KM | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (4.10KM) | 2.25KM | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (3.19KM) | 1.92KM | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (2.35KM) | 1.76KM | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (11KM) | 21KM | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (4.07KM) | 2.94KM | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (1.86KM) | 1.42KM | + 31% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 124% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Portugal | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (2,638KM) | 940KM | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (1,929KM) | 644KM | + 200% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (303KM) | 302KM | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (2,084KM) | 639KM | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (1,429KM) | 452KM | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (255KM) | 196KM | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (66KM) | 25KM | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (718KM) | 580KM | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (264KM) | 390KM | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (16KM) | 11KM | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (17KM) | 11KM | + 47% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 9% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Portugal | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (165KM) | 166KM | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (72KM) | 79KM | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (158KM) | 200KM | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (163KM) | 200KM | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Portugal | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (49,353KM) | 25,000KM | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (3.45KM) | 2.67KM | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (73KM) | 65KM | + 13% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Portugal | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (8KM) | 30KM | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (18KM) | 11KM | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (137KM) | 50KM | + 175% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (9KM) | 5.70KM | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (8KM) | 8KM | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (9KM) | 6KM | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (4.96KM) | 2.38KM | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (4.51KM) | 6KM | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (33KM) | 11KM | + 194% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Portugal | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (67KM) | 32KM | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (29KM) | 17KM | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (118KM) | 43KM | + 172% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (98KM) | 81KM | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (18KM) | 10KM | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (7KM) | 3.60KM | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (3.71KM) | 4.62KM | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (1,282KM) | 924KM | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.33KM) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (75KM) | 57KM | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (10KM) | 6KM | + 57% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,882 prices entered by 331 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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