Cost of living in Sarajevo is 32% lower than in Jamestown (without rent).
Rent in Sarajevo is 53% cheaper than in Jamestown.
Cost of living including rent in Sarajevo is 43% lower than in Jamestown.
Food in Sarajevo is 36% cheaper than in Jamestown.
Transport in Sarajevo is 15% cheaper than in Jamestown.
| Sarajevo | Jamestown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sarajevo | Jamestown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.84 $ | 13 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.89 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.92 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.81 $ | 1.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.88 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.92 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.83 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.57 $ | 9.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.04 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.3 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.58 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.22 $ | 17.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.2 $ | 106 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.37 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.15 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 2.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 163 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 252 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.1 $ | 94.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 531 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 385 $ | 638 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 320 $ | 589 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 596 $ | 732 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,964 $ | 5,193 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,897 $ | 4,148 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 924 $ | 907 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.42 % | 6.17 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.7 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.32 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 4.08 $ | 14.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 46.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.2 $ | 39.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 230 $ | 1,503 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,144 $ | 16,753 $ |