Europe
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina
40%of US price level
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina expensive?
Prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina are about 40% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Banja Luka, at about $863–1,270 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka | $863–1,270 | $259–460 | $4.0–6.9 | 79/100 |
| Mostar | $920–1,320 | $288–518 | $4.6–8.1 | 82/100 |
| Sarajevo | $1,040–1,500 | $345–633 | $4.6–8.6 | 70/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Service for Foreigners' Affairs (SPS)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Speedtest Global Index: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- World Bank open data
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