Cost of living comparison
China is 47.4% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 47.6% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 4.8% more in China
- Transportation
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pay 31.5% less in China
- Housing
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pay 15.2% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 5.0 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 35.1% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 11.8% less in China
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and groceries in China are more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, housing, and clothing are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would:
pay 47.6% less for restaurants
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
BAM11.22
|
$2.85
CN¥20.81
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.03
BAM9.37
|
$5.07
CN¥36.93
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
BAM2.92
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.00
BAM1.86
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
|
pay 4.8% more for groceries
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.98
BAM1.82
|
$1.59
CN¥11.60
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.52
BAM6.56
|
$5.85
CN¥42.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.65
BAM8.67
|
$6.86
CN¥50.01
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.51
BAM4.68
|
$1.60
CN¥11.64
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.05
BAM5.68
|
$1.54
CN¥11.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.53
BAM0.99
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
BAM1.30
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.66
BAM1.23
|
$0.65
CN¥4.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
BAM1.28
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.42
BAM0.79
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
BAM0.87
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 31.5% less for transportation
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.43
BAM10.12
|
$4.44
CN¥32.40
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$35.51
BAM66.16
|
$22.47
CN¥163.80
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,491.04
BAM45,630.82
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,027.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.78
BAM14.50
|
$3.97
CN¥28.97
|
|
pay 15.2% less for housing
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.89
BAM44.51
|
$11.70
CN¥85.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$237.10
BAM441.75
|
$328.33
CN¥2,393.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$180.33
BAM335.98
|
$205.78
CN¥1,500.10
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$108.25
BAM201.69
|
$40.46
CN¥294.93
|
|
pay 5.0 times more for childcare
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$139.91
BAM260.68
|
$459.70
CN¥3,351.11
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,744.59
BAM5,113.62
|
$18,318.08
CN¥133,535.14
|
|
pay 35.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.79
BAM3.34
|
$1.09
CN¥7.95
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.34
BAM2.49
|
$3.07
CN¥22.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.34
BAM6.23
|
$3.23
CN¥23.57
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.77
BAM48.02
|
$41.41
CN¥301.86
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.65
BAM8.66
|
$5.93
CN¥43.19
|
|
pay 11.8% less for clothing
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.86
BAM107.81
|
$48.23
CN¥351.55
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.34
BAM56.53
|
$31.67
CN¥230.88
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.76
BAM156.06
|
$72.53
CN¥528.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.14
BAM179.12
|
$75.53
CN¥550.63
|
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