Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is a Balkan gem combining Ottoman heritage, Habsburg architecture, Adriatic mountain scenery, and one of the lowest costs of living in Europe.
Capital: Sarajevo
Region: Europe
Language: Bosnian
Currency: BAM (KM)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 27)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina — 2026 data in BAM.
27
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Very affordable compared to major global cities. Your money goes a long way here.
Rent
Sarajevo studio / 1-bed, central (Centar / Marijin Dvor) KM 500–900/month
Sarajevo 1-bed, good area (Čengić Vila / Grbavica / Ilidža) KM 400–700/month
Sarajevo 2-bed apartment, furnished KM 700–1,400/month
Sarajevo 3-bed family apartment KM 1,000–2,000/month
Mostar city centre 1-bed KM 350–650/month
Banja Luka 1-bed, good district KM 350–600/month
Rural town / village house KM 150–350/month
Food & Groceries
Weekly groceries for 1 person KM 60–120
Family of four monthly groceries KM 700–1,300
Bread loaf (somun / miješani) KM 0.70–1.20
Milk (1L) KM 1.20–1.60
Eggs (12) KM 3.50–5.00
Chicken breast (1kg) KM 7–12
Coffee (500g ground, local brand) KM 6–12
Market vegetables (per kg, seasonal) KM 0.50–2.50
Dining Out
Ćevapi portion at ćevabdžinica (iconic Bosnian dish) KM 8–14
Burek or pita at bakery (pekara) KM 2–4
Mid-range restaurant, meal for one KM 15–30
Restaurant dinner for two (mid-range, with drinks) KM 50–100
Bosnian coffee (kafa) at kafana KM 1.50–3.00
Beer (0.5L domestic — Sarajevsko / Preminger) KM 2.50–4.00 bar / KM 1.50–2.50 shop
Pizza at restaurant KM 10–18
Transport
Tram or trolleybus single fare (Sarajevo) KM 1.80
Monthly public transport pass (Sarajevo) KM 47
Bolt taxi, cross-city Sarajevo (5km) KM 5–10
Taxi airport to centre (fixed rate) KM 25
Intercity bus Sarajevo–Mostar KM 18–22
Petrol Eurosuper 95 (per litre) KM 2.50–2.80
Vehicle registration + insurance (annual, small car) KM 500–900
Health & Insurance
Private GP consultation (opšta praksa) KM 30–60
Private specialist consultation KM 50–120
Dental cleaning at private clinic KM 60–120
Blood test panel (CBC + basic metabolic, private) KM 30–80
International health insurance (expat plan, monthly) KM 117–391
Prescription medicine co-pay (public system) KM 2–10 per prescription
Utilities
Electricity (1-bed apartment, average month) KM 30–60
Electricity + gas + district heating (winter month) KM 80–200
Water and sewage KM 15–30/month
Fibre internet (100 Mbps, BH Telecom / Telemach) KM 25–45/month
Mobile plan with data (SIM, 10–30GB) KM 10–25/month
Childcare
Public vrtić / kindergarten (subsidised, monthly) KM 100–250
Private kindergarten (monthly) KM 300–600
International school (QSI / British School, annual) KM 9,780–23,460
Private language tutor (Bosnian / English, per hour) KM 25–50
Babysitter / nanny (per hour, Sarajevo) KM 10–20
Leisure
Gym membership (monthly) KM 30–70
Cinema ticket KM 8–15
Ski day pass — Jahorina Olympic Mountain KM 40–65
Rafting day trip (Una or Neretva river) KM 50–90/person
Rakija (home-made 0.5L bottle, market — iconic local spirit) KM 5–15
National park entry (Sutjeska / Una) KM 5–15
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