Cost of living comparison
Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5.1% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 40.6% less in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Groceries
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pay 19.7% less in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Transportation
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pay 2.3 times more in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Housing
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pay 47.6% less in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Childcare
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pay 44.2% more in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 44.1% less in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Clothing
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pay 17.3% more in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The cost of transportation, childcare, and clothing in Bosnia and Herzegovina are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
If you lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 40.6% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$6.02
BAM11.42
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$5.03
BAM9.53
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.57
BAM2.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.00
BAM1.90
|
|
pay 19.7% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.98
BAM1.85
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.52
BAM6.68
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$4.65
BAM8.82
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.51
BAM4.76
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$3.05
BAM5.78
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.53
BAM1.01
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.70
BAM1.32
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.66
BAM1.25
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.69
BAM1.30
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.42
BAM0.80
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.47
BAM0.89
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$5.43
BAM10.29
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$35.51
BAM67.33
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$24,491.04
BAM46,439.07
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$7.78
BAM14.75
|
|
pay 47.6% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$23.89
BAM45.30
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$237.10
BAM449.58
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$180.33
BAM341.93
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$108.25
BAM205.26
|
|
pay 44.2% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$139.91
BAM265.30
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$2,744.59
BAM5,204.20
|
|
pay 44.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.79
BAM3.40
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.34
BAM2.53
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$3.34
BAM6.34
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$25.77
BAM48.87
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$4.65
BAM8.81
|
|
pay 17.3% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$57.86
BAM109.72
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$30.34
BAM57.54
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$83.76
BAM158.82
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$96.14
BAM182.30
|
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