Moving to Armenia from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Armenia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Armenia, you would find that Armenia is 17.7% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM127,858 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly AMD34,017,967 in Armenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Armenia.
What does your salary buy?
BAM127,858 → AMD34,017,967
To maintain the same standard of living in Armenia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 12.6% less
Groceries
pay 14.4% less
Transportation
pay 19.4% less
Housing
pay 27.4% more
Childcare
pay 84.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.7% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Get free moving quotes to Armenia
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
How Bosnia and Herzegovina and Armenia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Armenia leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Armenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Sarajevo | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Armenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Armenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Armenia's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Armenia
Visa on Arrival
Armenia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Armenia than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Day-to-day costs in Armenia run about 23% higher than Bosnia and Herzegovina on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Armenia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BAM127,858 comparable salary, that's around AMD8,504,492 in Armenia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Armenia?
With 18.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Armenia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Armenia.
Is Armenia safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Armenia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Armenia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Armenia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Yerevan is 65°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Yerevan receives around 10.9 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Armenia?
The official language in Armenia is Armenian. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
