Cost of living
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to United States
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Overview comparison
Bosnia and HerzegovinaUnited States
Consumer prices in United States are roughly 78% higher than in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cost of living
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States |
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| Total with rent one person | 851 | 2,306 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,551 | 5,517 |
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| Without rent one person | 456 | 927 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,163 | 2,383 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 275.5 | 1,662.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 422.91 | 2,841.14 |
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| Food person | 246 | 721 |
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| Food family | 661 | 1,462 |
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| Transport person | 32.91 | 116.56 |
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| Transport family | 95.06 | 284.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.04 years | 78.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.49 | 21.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.62 | 65.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.28 | 9.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 | 6.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.89 | 5.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.95 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 261.95 | 1,552.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 220.92 | 1,084.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 407.86 | 3,145.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 321.5 | 2,951.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.49 | 101.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.68 | 214.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.16 | 69.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.89 | 5.34 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.67 | 2.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.45% | 3.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.69 | 14.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.65 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 3.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.18 | 4.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.88 | 13.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.58 | 13.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.61 | 13.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 1.26 |
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Other
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | United States |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.52 | 53.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.94 | 15.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.44 | 134.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 21.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 79.39 | 43.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.56 | 72.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.92 | 1,665.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,298 | 18,224 |
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