Moving to Estonia from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Estonia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 49.5% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly €99,400 in Estonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallinn averages 48°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
BAM130,000 → €99,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
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Restaurants
pay 77.3% more
Groceries
pay 9.7% more
Transportation
pay 3.3% more
Housing
pay 90.4% more
Childcare
pay 43.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 times 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Estonia cost about 21% more than cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Estonia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Estonia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Estonia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Estonia 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 Estonia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Estonia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Estonia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Estonian Tax and Customs Board (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Estonia. To live, work, or study long-term in Estonia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Estonia's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Estonia than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Estonia is around 50% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
Budget about €24,850 for 3 months in Estonia (based on a BAM130,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Estonia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Estonia: 35.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Estonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Estonia safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Estonia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Estonia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
