Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Population 394,002 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Bosnia and Herzegovina average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | KM11.23 ($6.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | KM44.93 ($24.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | KM3.37 ($1.87) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | KM255 ($141) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | KM41.18 ($22.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | KM109 ($60.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | KM31.45 ($17.47) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | KM31.45 ($17.47) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | KM8.24 ($4.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | KM460 ($255) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | KM320 ($178) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | KM959 ($533) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Sarajevo is KM1,755 ($975) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of KM1,069 ($594) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly KM1,389 ($772) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (KM320 ($178)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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KM806 ($448) / moSarajevo is the capital and one of the key cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is KM1,069 ($594), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around KM320 ($178) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to KM2,468 ($1,371) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately KM1,903 ($1,057) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Sarajevo is KM1,755 ($975). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least KM1,389 ($772) per month.