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:
- $ 42 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9 per person
- $ 5.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 974* (1764 BAM)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 77 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 8.9 per person
- $ 5 per person
Total budget:
$ 1937* (3500 BAM)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 92 for 2 ppl.
- $ 26 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 10 per person
Total budget:
$ 2745* (4956 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 2024
Cost of living: Bosnia And Herzegovina VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2024 is 44% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zavidovici | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Zavidovici |
| Trebinje | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Trebinje |
| Cazin | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cazin |
| Gracanica | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Gracanica |
| Sarajevo | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Sarajevo |
| Visoko | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Visoko |
| Banja Luka | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Banja Luka |
| Mostar | 8% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Mostar |
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 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 5.5/person
($ 3.9 to $ 10)
($ 3.9 to $ 10)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 10 to $ 29)
($ 10 to $ 29)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38McDonald's meal
$ 5.5/person
($ 5 to $ 6.6)
($ 5 to $ 6.6)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Local beer
$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6Imported beer
$ 1.2 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2)
($ 0.9 to $ 2)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Bosnia And Herzegovina: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 60% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 31 to $ 128)
($ 31 to $ 128)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1742-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 42 to $ 135)
($ 42 to $ 135)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1593-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 54 to $ 218)
($ 54 to $ 218)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2314-star hotel
$ 95/night
($ 66 to $ 154)
($ 66 to $ 154)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3115-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 72 to $ 190)
($ 72 to $ 190)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 480Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 56/month
($ 36 to $ 118)
($ 36 to $ 118)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166Room with kitchen
$ 123/month
($ 81 to $ 310)
($ 81 to $ 310)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244Hotel with swimming pool
$ 110/month
($ 72 to $ 189)
($ 72 to $ 189)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213Cottage or guest house
$ 84/month
($ 54 to $ 184)
($ 54 to $ 184)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226Family room
$ 135/month
($ 87 to $ 278)
($ 87 to $ 278)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216Bosnia And Herzegovina: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 51% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)
($ 1 to $ 1.5)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Chicken
$ 6.8/kg
($ 5 to $ 8.3)
($ 5 to $ 8.3)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.8)
($ 1 to $ 2.8)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Bosnia And Herzegovina: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 26% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 85)
($ 18 to $ 85)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53Bosnia And Herzegovina: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 51% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 6.6)
($ 3.4 to $ 6.6)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 8.3 to $ 23)
($ 8.3 to $ 23)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Bosnia And Herzegovina: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Bosnia and Herzegovina costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 3.6)
($ 3.4 to $ 3.6)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Levi's jeans
$ 77
($ 29 to $ 124)
($ 29 to $ 124)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54Summer dress
$ 33
($ 18 to $ 57)
($ 18 to $ 57)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44Plane ticket budget
London → Sarajevo
$ 164
(fair price: $ 124)
(fair price: $ 124)
Manchester → Sarajevo
$ 261
(fair price: $ 214)
(fair price: $ 214)
New York City → Sarajevo
$ 797
(fair price: $ 675)
(fair price: $ 675)
Chicago → Sarajevo
$ 829
(fair price: $ 707)
(fair price: $ 707)
Dublin → Sarajevo
$ 252
(fair price: $ 202)
(fair price: $ 202)
Los Angeles → Sarajevo
$ 1063
(fair price: $ 885)
(fair price: $ 885)
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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina updated on 23-07-2024.
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