How Bosnia and Herzegovina compares across key indices
Cost of Living
41 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
85/100
Healthcare
66/100
Quality of Life
151/200
How far your money goes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cost of Living
41
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
31
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
41
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
43
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Bosnia and Herzegovina - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 23 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $807 in Lukavac to $1,027 in Sarajevo. Banja Luka leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Lukavac ranks highest for quality of life at 156/200.
Lukavac
$807/mo
Banja Luka
85/100
Lukavac
156/200
Sarajevo
76/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo | $1,027 | 81/100 | 155/200 | 76/100 | 59 |
| Banja Luka | $870 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 67/100 | 51 |
| Zenica | $858 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 66/100 | 50 |
| Tuzla | $851 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 66/100 | 49 |
| Mostar | $838 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 65/100 | 48 |
| Bihać | $825 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 63/100 | 47 |
| IlidĹľa | $822 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 63/100 | 47 |
| Lukavac | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Bugojno | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| BrÄŤko | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Bijeljina | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Prijedor | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Trebinje | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Travnik | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Doboj | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Cazin | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Velika Kladuša | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Visoko | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| GoraĹľde | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Konjic | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| GraÄŤanica | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| GradaÄŤac | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
| Bosanska Krupa | $807 | 85/100 | 156/200 | 62/100 | 45 |
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Healthcare system overview for Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pollution Index
53/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
26.6ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Bosnia and Herzegovina, answered with data
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a cost of living index of 41 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $838 in Mostar and reach $1,027 in Sarajevo.
Mostar is the most affordable city in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $838 for a single person including rent. Tuzla is the next most affordable at $851/mo.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a safety index of 85/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Banja Luka scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Tuzla ranks highest for quality of life in Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring 156/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $851/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Mostar offers the lowest monthly costs at $838/mo.
Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Bosnia and Herzegovina's cost of living is roughly 59% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 69% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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