Sarajevo travel budget

Sarajevo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sarajevo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sarajevo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 55 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 3.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1129* (2016 BAM)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 103 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 8.1 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2322* (4144 BAM)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 108 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3009* (5376 BAM)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Sarajevo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sarajevo in 2024 is 39% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Sarajevo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sarajevo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sarajevo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sarajevo is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.6/person
($ 4.5 to $ 8.4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 9.8 to $ 29)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.7/person
($ 5.6 to $ 8.4)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 2.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sarajevo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sarajevo is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 30 to $ 415)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 36 to $ 377)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 30 to $ 552)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 61 to $ 232)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 318
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 152/night
($ 90 to $ 461)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 462
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 90/month
($ 28 to $ 523)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 133/month
($ 43 to $ 592)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 123/month
($ 62 to $ 359)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 96/month
($ 27 to $ 479)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230
Family room
Family room
$ 175/month
($ 51 to $ 691)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Sarajevo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sarajevo is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.1/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 8.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Sarajevo

On average, the price of transport in Sarajevo is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 27/24hrs
($ 5.5 to $ 67)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Sarajevo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sarajevo is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.6/ticket
($ 4.5 to $ 8.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 16/hr
($ 8.4 to $ 24)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sarajevo

On average, shopping budget in Sarajevo is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 3.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 94
($ 29 to $ 141)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 24 to $ 45)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Sarajevo
London → Sarajevo
London → Sarajevo
$ 169
(fair price: $ 124)
Manchester → Sarajevo
Manchester → Sarajevo
Manchester → Sarajevo
$ 262
(fair price: $ 218)
New York City → Sarajevo
New York City → Sarajevo
New York City → Sarajevo
$ 800
(fair price: $ 675)
Chicago → Sarajevo
Chicago → Sarajevo
Chicago → Sarajevo
$ 822
(fair price: $ 698)
Dublin → Sarajevo
Dublin → Sarajevo
Dublin → Sarajevo
$ 256
(fair price: $ 206)
Toronto → Sarajevo
Toronto → Sarajevo
Toronto → Sarajevo
$ 1036
(fair price: $ 909)

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About this information on the cost of living in Sarajevo

The information about the cost of living in Sarajevo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Sarajevo was updated on 06-10-2024.

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