🇧🇦 Bosnia And Herzegovina · #356 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Sarajevo

Affordable — cheaper than 33.8% of cities worldwide

Ranked #356 of 538 cities · More expensive than 33.8% of cities worldwide

Affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Affordable
Groceries
Moderate
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Sarajevo

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom BAM 591/mo ≈ $352 BAM 443/mo ≈ $264 25%
3-Bedroom BAM 1,031/mo ≈ $614 BAM 773/mo ≈ $461 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
42.9 Affordable
Rent
11.8 Very affordable
Groceries
43.2 Affordable
Restaurants
37.1 Affordable
Purchasing Power
70.7 Moderate

Living in Sarajevo: What to Expect

Sarajevo is affordable by global standards (ranked #356 of 538 cities), cheaper than 33.8% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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