Moving to Missouri from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Missouri? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Missouri, you would find that Missouri is 2.5 times more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM128,429 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly $114,897 in Missouri to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Missouri.

What does your salary buy?

BAM128,429 $114,897

To maintain the same standard of living in Missouri

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 65.8% more

Groceries

pay 99.6% more

Transportation

pay 67.9% more

Housing

pay 3.2 times more

Childcare

pay 5.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 BAM = 0.584 USD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Missouri.

Moved in 2023
350 ↓ 21% vs 2022

people moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Missouri compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

BA
17.9%
MO
37.5%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BA
76.0%
MO
88.3%

Missouri performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
MO
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
MO
$56,344

Missouri performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
MO
75.1 yrs

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Missouri across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Columbia Rain: 46.3 in/yr (1175 mm)
66° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Columbia
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 76°/55°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 55°/36°F (13°/2°C)
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Month Sarajevo Columbia
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than Bosnia and Herzegovina?

On average Missouri is around 53% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Missouri?

Budget about $28,724 for 3 months in Missouri (based on a BAM128,429 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Missouri?

From major Missouri cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Missouri are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Missouri compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Missouri compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Missouri?

The official language in Missouri is English. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA
Population 3,816,459 5,988,927
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911