MigrantoCost of living in Bosnia
Average monthly spending, by standard of living, by category, and against other countries
Monthly cost
BAM 976
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
BAM 465richest 20%
BAM 2,190
Bosnia is an inexpensive place to build a life, with cheap local produce and labor and rents that stay low. The economy is small and homegrown, which holds prices down across the board, and there's little distance here between living simply and living well.
Where people spend money in Bosnia
Most of a month's money goes on food from the shops, the one cost that holds steady whatever else you cut. Rent takes a gentle share, and because so little is tied up in keeping a roof over your head, eating out stays affordable enough to be a regular habit rather than a splurge.
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Cost of living in Bosnia
BAM 465/mo
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Take-home
BAM 986
vs BAM 2,030 in your country
Potential savings
BAM 521
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How living costs in Bosnia compare
Bosnia is about as affordable as Europe gets. Even so, much of the world lives on less — being a European economy sets a floor under prices that the cheapest corners of the globe slip below.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Bosnia?
A typical person in Bosnia spends about BAM 976 a month — around BAM 11,700 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Bosnia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Bosnia is about $577 a month, or roughly $6,924 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Bosnia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about BAM 465 a month per person, a typical one around BAM 976, and a comfortable life around BAM 1,300. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Bosnia?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about BAM 320 a month (33% of spending). Then come housing (BAM 122, 12%) and dining out (BAM 78, 8%).
Is the average salary in Bosnia enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about BAM 976 a month, while the average take-home pay in Bosnia is about BAM 1,680. For more on incomes, see salaries in Bosnia.
Is Bosnia an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Bosnia is more expensive than 61% of countries worldwide and ranks 37th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
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