Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Greece
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greece to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Greece to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would find that Bosnia and Herzegovina is 29.4% cheaper than Greece overall. A €64,304 salary in Greece would need to be roughly BAM89,274 in Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 72°F in Athens, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Greece to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → BAM89,274
To maintain the same standard of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 8.0% less
Groceries
pay 16.5% less
Transportation
pay 27.4% less
Housing
pay 42.4% less
Childcare
pay 53.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.6% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Greece and Bosnia and Herzegovina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece performs 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
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 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
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.
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
Greece generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in literacy rate.
Data: GSIS, Greece, 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 | Athens | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Athens | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) |
| May | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) |
| Nov | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) |
| Dec | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Hellenic National Meteorological Service,
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Greece passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Greece
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina than Greece?
Generally yes: Bosnia and Herzegovina runs about 29% cheaper than Greece on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around BAM22,318 in Bosnia and Herzegovina for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
With 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Greece and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?
Greece performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.
How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Greece?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).
What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Greece?
The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Greece, the official language is Greek.
