How expensive is Sarajevo compared to other cities?

Sarajevo ranks #403 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 69.7% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 10.9 and local purchasing power is 74.0.

What is the average rent in Sarajevo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Sarajevo city centre costs approximately BAM 793 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to BAM 541 (saving 32%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around BAM 1,736.

Is Sarajevo affordable to live in?

Sarajevo is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is moderate.

🇧🇦 Bosnia And Herzegovina · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Sarajevo

Affordable: goedkoper dan 69.7% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #403 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 30.2% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Moderate

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Sarajevo

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	BAM 793/mo ≈ $456	BAM 541/mo ≈ $311	32%
3-Kamer	BAM 1,736/mo ≈ $999	BAM 1,024/mo ≈ $589	41%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Sarajevo has a cost of living index of 27.0 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

27.0

Index

Sources

1.9

Gap between sources