Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 1.4% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 47.6% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 45.0% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 36.8% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 3.1% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 55.5% more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.6% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 30.6% less in Philippines
The cost of childcare, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Philippines are more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, clothing, and housing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would:
pay 47.6% less for restaurants
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
BAM10.12
|
$3.60
₱205.37
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.03
BAM8.44
|
$3.18
₱181.38
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
BAM2.63
|
$0.73
₱41.68
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.00
BAM1.68
|
$0.40
₱22.81
|
|
pay 45.0% more for groceries
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.98
BAM1.64
|
$1.17
₱66.66
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.52
BAM5.91
|
$3.38
₱192.78
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.65
BAM7.81
|
$6.61
₱377.78
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.51
BAM4.22
|
$1.92
₱109.74
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.05
BAM5.12
|
$1.82
₱104.06
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.53
BAM0.89
|
$1.33
₱76.12
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
BAM1.17
|
$0.64
₱36.51
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.66
BAM1.11
|
$1.14
₱65.26
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
BAM1.15
|
$0.67
₱38.48
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.42
BAM0.71
|
$0.97
₱55.57
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
BAM0.79
|
$1.21
₱68.97
|
|
pay 36.8% less for transportation
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.43
BAM9.12
|
$4.22
₱241.20
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$35.51
BAM59.64
|
$11.49
₱656.29
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,491.04
BAM41,135.10
|
$26,375.77
₱1,506,320.08
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.78
BAM13.07
|
$2.70
₱154.14
|
|
pay 3.1% less for housing
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.89
BAM40.13
|
$29.28
₱1,672.34
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$237.10
BAM398.23
|
$242.58
₱13,854.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$180.33
BAM302.88
|
$157.31
₱8,984.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$108.25
BAM181.81
|
$81.80
₱4,671.88
|
|
pay 55.5% more for childcare
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$139.91
BAM235.00
|
$165.07
₱9,427.39
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,744.59
BAM4,609.81
|
$5,295.45
₱302,422.92
|
|
pay 7.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.79
BAM3.01
|
$1.23
₱70.27
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.34
BAM2.24
|
$2.19
₱124.92
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.34
BAM5.62
|
$2.57
₱146.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.77
BAM43.28
|
$29.66
₱1,693.68
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.65
BAM7.81
|
$5.28
₱301.55
|
|
pay 30.6% less for clothing
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.86
BAM97.19
|
$35.44
₱2,023.87
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.34
BAM50.96
|
$22.98
₱1,312.46
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.76
BAM140.68
|
$64.92
₱3,707.30
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.14
BAM161.47
|
$60.53
₱3,456.87
|
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