Capital city in Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cost of living in Sarajevo
How much a month costs in Sarajevo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,040–1,500 (KM1,800–2,600).
Prices in Sarajevo
Typical 2026 ranges in BAM, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BAM | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | KM600–1,100 | $345–633 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | KM400–750 | $230–431 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | KM25–45 | $14–26 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | KM90–180 | $52–104 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | KM8–15 | $4.6–8.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | KM20–40 | $12–23 |
| Cappuccino | KM3–5 | $1.7–2.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | KM4–7 | $2.3–4.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | KM2 | $1.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | KM7–12 | $4.0–6.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | KM15–30 | $8.6–17.3 |
| Gym membership (month) | KM50–90 | $29–52 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | KM15–35 | $9–20 |
Value for money: 70/100
A value score of 70/100 means Sarajevo gives more quality of life per dollar than 69% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Cost of living across Bosnia and Herzegovina
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka | $863–1,270 | 79/100 |
| Mostar | $920–1,320 | 82/100 |
| Sarajevo | $1,040–1,500 | 70/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Sarajevo
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid | North Macedonia | $829–1,290 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Sarajevo?
About $518–748 on a lean budget, $1,040–1,500 for a comfortable month and $2,010–3,160 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sarajevo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs KM600–1,100 ($345–633) a month in the center and KM400–750 ($230–431) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sarajevo?
A local meal is KM8–15 ($4.6–8.6); a mid-range restaurant is KM20–40 ($12–23) per person.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina expensive?
Prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina are about 40% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Sarajevo International Airport
- Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
- Sarajevo Tourism
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.