Cost of living comparison

Philippines

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

Sarajevo is 10.8% more expensive than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 75.2% more in Sarajevo
Groceries: pay 22.9% less in Sarajevo
Transportation: pay 78.5% more in Sarajevo
Housing: pay 6.2% more in Sarajevo
Childcare: pay 62.0% less in Sarajevo
Entertainment and Sports: pay 17.7% more in Sarajevo
Clothing: pay 43.8% more in Sarajevo

The cost of transportation, restaurants, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing in Sarajevo are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including childcare and groceries are lower in Sarajevo. Notably, transportation and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Sarajevo.

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Sarajevo vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Sarajevo instead of Manila, you would:

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pay 75.2% more for restaurants

	Manila	Sarajevo
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.58 ₱351.45	$8.58 BAM14.93	+53.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.98 ₱251.03	$8.58 BAM14.93	+115.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.40 ₱88.36	$2.20 BAM3.82	+56.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.85 ₱53.31	$1.45 BAM2.52	+71.0%
Average			+75.2%

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pay 22.9% less for groceries

	Manila	Sarajevo
Bread 1 loaf	$1.44 ₱90.93	$1.19 BAM2.08	-17.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.89 ₱244.77	$5.15 BAM8.96	+32.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.23 ₱455.56	$4.50 BAM7.83	-37.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.28 ₱143.70	$3.04 BAM5.29	+33.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.18 ₱137.50	$3.43 BAM5.97	+57.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.49 ₱93.83	$0.66 BAM1.15	-55.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.85 ₱53.49	$0.75 BAM1.31	-11.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.36 ₱85.76	$0.70 BAM1.21	-48.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.83 ₱51.97	$0.92 BAM1.60	+11.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 ₱64.97	$0.44 BAM0.76	-57.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.20 ₱75.72	$0.51 BAM0.89	-57.3%
Average			-22.9%

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pay 78.5% more for transportation

	Manila	Sarajevo
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 ₱312.22	$6.41 BAM11.15	+29.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.75 ₱803.31	$34.33 BAM59.73	+169.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,359.52 ₱1M	$29,737.21 BAM51,736.89	+39.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.54 ₱160.16	$10.58 BAM18.42	+316.3%
Average			+78.5%

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pay 6.2% more for housing

	Manila	Sarajevo
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.14 ₱1,520.93	$27.86 BAM48.47	+15.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$543.82 ₱34,257.78	$454.54 BAM790.80	-16.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$281.50 ₱17,733.05	$310.33 BAM539.92	+10.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.04 ₱5,924.32	$167.00 BAM290.54	+77.6%
Average			+6.2%

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pay 62.0% less for childcare

	Manila	Sarajevo
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$619.65 ₱39,034.94	$206.61 BAM359.46	-66.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,932.60 ₱563K	$3,870.15 BAM6,733.30	-56.7%
Average			-62.0%

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pay 17.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Manila	Sarajevo
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱75.31	$2.86 BAM4.98	+139.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.55 ₱160.66	$2.29 BAM3.99	-10.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.11 ₱195.81	$3.95 BAM6.87	+27.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$42.86 ₱2,700.12	$40.01 BAM69.61	-6.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.77 ₱426.76	$6.87 BAM11.95	+1.3%
Average			+17.7%

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pay 43.8% more for clothing

	Manila	Sarajevo
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.27 ₱3,670.68	$87.64 BAM152.48	+50.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$27.47 ₱1,730.75	$37.97 BAM66.06	+38.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$76.69 ₱4,830.90	$90.59 BAM157.61	+18.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.51 ₱3,623.11	$100.13 BAM174.20	+74.1%
Average			+43.8%

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