Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Lesotho

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lesotho to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 74°F in Maseru, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LS
37.7
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LS
$386
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
BA
23.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LS
100.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
BA
6.4t

Lesotho generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LS
0.4
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LS
2.6%
BA
2.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LS
16.5%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
BA
$19,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LS
59.6 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
BA
5.2

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maseru Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/39°F (20°/4°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/37°F (20°/3°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Maseru Sarajevo
Jan 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 37.7 in Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Lesotho?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 1.5 in Lesotho. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lesotho: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 74°F in Maseru. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Maseru gets 25.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS BA
Population 2,193,970 3,816,459
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English, Sotho Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +266 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112