Cost of living in Bursa is 2% lower than in Sarajevo (without rent).
Rent in Bursa is 5% cheaper than in Sarajevo.
Cost of living including rent in Bursa is 3% lower than in Sarajevo.
Food in Bursa is 11% cheaper than in Sarajevo.
Transport in Bursa is 91% more expensive than in Sarajevo.
| Bursa | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bursa | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.75 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.8 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.33 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 1.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.29 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ | 7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.72 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.75 $ | 3.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.47 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.3 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.18 $ | 8.22 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.7 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.01 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.87 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.53 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ | 2.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.2 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.7 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 23.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 299 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 558 $ | 385 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 412 $ | 320 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 756 $ | 596 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,476 $ | 2,964 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,149 $ | 1,897 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 672 $ | 924 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.31 % | 3.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.7 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Haircut | 1.27 $ | 4.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.2 $ | 95.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.2 $ | 90.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 268 $ | 230 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,731 $ | 3,144 $ |