Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
BA
13.7

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
BA
23.2

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
BA
6.4t

Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
BA
2.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Dushanbe Sarajevo
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: 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 Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

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?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ BA
Population 9,119,347 3,816,459
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Russian, Tajik Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112