Travel budget and cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia And Herzegovina: calculate your travel budget
Bosnia And Herzegovina: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 41 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9 per person
- $ 4.8 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 945* (1554 BAM)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 81 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
- $ 4.9 per person
Total budget:
$ 1982* (3248 BAM)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 102 for 2 ppl.
- $ 27 per person
- $ 18 per person
- $ 9.8 per person
Total budget:
$ 2925* (4788 BAM)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023
Cost of living: Bosnia And Herzegovina VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2023 is 45% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Bosnia And Herzegovina | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Livno | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Livno |
| Sarajevo | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Sarajevo |
| Zavidovici | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Zavidovici |
| Mostar | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Mostar |
| Capljina | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Capljina |
| Cazin | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cazin |
| Banja Luka | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Banja Luka |
Local prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina by expense type
Bosnia And Herzegovina: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 5.5/person
($ 3.7 to $ 9.2)
($ 3.7 to $ 9.2)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 8 to $ 30)
($ 8 to $ 30)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 5.5/person
($ 4.3 to $ 6.1)
($ 4.3 to $ 6.1)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7Imported beer
$ 1.2 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.4)
($ 1 to $ 2.4)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Fizzy drink
$ 1.7/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Bosnia And Herzegovina: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 41/night
($ 40 to $ 44)
($ 40 to $ 44)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1262-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 53 to $ 82)
($ 53 to $ 82)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1503-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 69 to $ 171)
($ 69 to $ 171)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2144-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 79 to $ 176)
($ 79 to $ 176)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3215-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 152 to $ 228)
($ 152 to $ 228)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 690Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 46/month
($ 41 to $ 49)
($ 41 to $ 49)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137Room with kitchen
$ 150/month
($ 113 to $ 268)
($ 113 to $ 268)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214Hotel with swimming pool
$ 139/month
($ 96 to $ 226)
($ 96 to $ 226)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196Cottage or guest house
$ 104/month
($ 75 to $ 161)
($ 75 to $ 161)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269Family room
$ 156/month
($ 112 to $ 290)
($ 112 to $ 290)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202Bosnia And Herzegovina: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 8.6)
($ 4.3 to $ 8.6)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
($ 1 to $ 3.1)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bosnia And Herzegovina: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)
59% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 17/24hrs
($ 6 to $ 133)
($ 6 to $ 133)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Bosnia And Herzegovina: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 49% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 4.9/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 6.7)
($ 3.7 to $ 6.7)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 9.2 to $ 24)
($ 9.2 to $ 24)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22Bosnia And Herzegovina: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.7/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 3.9)
($ 3.7 to $ 3.9)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 26 to $ 124)
($ 26 to $ 124)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 36
($ 20 to $ 53)
($ 20 to $ 53)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47Plane ticket budget
London → Sarajevo
$ 180
(fair price: $ 130)
(fair price: $ 130)
New York City → Sarajevo
$ 894
(fair price: $ 753)
(fair price: $ 753)
Manchester → Sarajevo
$ 281
(fair price: $ 226)
(fair price: $ 226)
Chicago → Sarajevo
$ 929
(fair price: $ 783)
(fair price: $ 783)
Dublin → Sarajevo
$ 265
(fair price: $ 214)
(fair price: $ 214)
Los Angeles → Sarajevo
$ 1220
(fair price: $ 1025)
(fair price: $ 1025)
About the information on the cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The information about the cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina updated on 15-09-2023.
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