Moving to Turkey from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Turkey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 29.5% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM128,429 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly TRY4,557,168 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey.
What does your salary buy?
BAM128,429 → TRY4,557,168
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
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Restaurants
pay 21.1% less
Groceries
pay 25.7% less
Transportation
pay 8.0% more
Housing
pay 18.8% more
Childcare
pay 2.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.9% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Turkey.
people moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Turkey · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkey 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 Turkey 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
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkey 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in internet access.
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
Turkey 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 performs better than Turkey across all family life metrics.
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 | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Free
Turkey 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 Turkey than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Turkey is around 29% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Turkey?
Budget about TRY1,139,292 for 3 months in Turkey (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 Turkey?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
