Moving to Greece from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Greece, you would find that Greece is 55.7% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly €104,000 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece.
What does your salary buy?
BAM130,000 → €104,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
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Restaurants
pay 59.5% more
Groceries
pay 26.8% more
Transportation
pay 23.7% more
Housing
pay 97.6% more
Childcare
pay 30.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 95.9% 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 Greece cost about 18% more than cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Greece.
people born in Bosnia and Herzegovina live in Greece · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.
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
Greece 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
Greece performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
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
Greece 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 Greece 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
Greece generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), GSIS, Greece (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 | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Greece is around 56% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
Budget about €26,000 for 3 months in Greece (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 Greece?
Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 44.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Greece safe for expats?
Greece performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
