Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (31KM) | 20KM | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (14KM) | 10KM | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (8KM) | 5.82KM | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (2.40KM) | 2.02KM | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (7KM) | 5.25KM | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (4.27KM) | 4.44KM | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.82 (9KM) | 13KM | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (4.41KM) | 2.02KM | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (2.13KM) | 2.11KM | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (3.83KM) | 2.00KM | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (18KM) | 16KM | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.18 (4.92KM) | 2.69KM | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (2.33KM) | 1.44KM | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 163% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,809 (4,077KM) | 1,404KM | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,264 (2,848KM) | 788KM | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £217 (489KM) | 342KM | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,029 (2,318KM) | 587KM | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £758 (1,709KM) | 556KM | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (276KM) | 190KM | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (59KM) | 29KM | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £301 (679KM) | 381KM | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (212KM) | 232KM | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (15KM) | 17KM | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (31KM) | 8KM | + 284% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (139KM) | 150KM | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (71KM) | 99KM | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (153KM) | 221KM | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (153KM) | 203KM | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 107% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (57,473KM) | 37,000KM | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (3.73KM) | 3.23KM | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (176KM) | 58KM | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (8KM) | 24KM | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (23KM) | 18KM | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (182KM) | 50KM | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (8KM) | 8KM | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (3.87KM) | 7KM | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (8KM) | 4.00KM | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (5.16KM) | 2.00KM | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (3.78KM) | 5.50KM | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (32KM) | 13KM | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (84KM) | 40KM | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (42KM) | 18KM | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (334KM) | 40KM | + 736% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (134KM) | 80KM | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (22KM) | 9KM | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (7KM) | 3.50KM | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.68 (11KM) | 3.50KM | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (975KM) | 924KM | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.24KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (75KM) | 70KM | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (28KM) | 6KM | + 352% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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