Can you live in Sarajevo with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,306, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Sarajevo with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,306, you would have roughly $694 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Sarajevo with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,306, you would have roughly $1,694 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Sarajevo with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,306, you would have roughly $3,694 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Sarajevo with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,306, you would have roughly $6,694 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

How much does it really cost to live in Sarajevo? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 275,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city ⛰️ Mountains 💱 BAM

💰 Can I afford Sarajevo? ⚖️ Compare this city Bosnia and Herzegovina →

$ $550 1-bedroom rent / mo

72 Quality of life / 100

72 Safety / 100

78 Internet / 100

62 Affordability / 100

Sarajevo vs Mostar ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$550
Food (moderate)	$330
Transport	$18
Utilities	$70
Internet	$25
Healthcare	$55
Entertainment	$125
Total (moderate)	$1,306

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Sarajevo.

Shared accommodation	$220
Studio	$400
1-bedroom	$550
2-bedroom	$800
3-bedroom	$1,100

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City Scores

How Sarajevo rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital citySarajevo
LanguageBosnian
CurrencyBAM
Time zoneEurope/Sarajevo

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Pros and Cons of Sarajevo

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $873 per month Basic $1,003 per month Moderate $1,306 per month Comfortable $1,786 per month Premium $2,831 per month

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Can You Live in Sarajevo on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-306 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$694 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,694 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,694 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,694 / month