Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
24 of the 29 items cost less in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Bottled, convenience store
Serbia: ≈ $0.58 – $1.25 RSD 60–130 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $0.58 – $1.15 KM 1–2 Cafe or street vendor
Serbia: ≈ $1.40 – $2.90 RSD 150–300 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $0.58 – $1.70 KM 1–3 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Serbia: ≈ $1.90 – $3.80 RSD 200–400 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $1.20 – $2.60 KM 2.00–4.50 Tourist area, main course
Serbia: ≈ $7 – $15 RSD 700–1,600 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $5 – $10 KM 8–18 Local market or stand
Serbia: ≈ $1.90 – $4.80 RSD 200–500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $1.70 – $4.60 KM 3–8 Mixed drink, bar
Serbia: ≈ $7 – $14 RSD 700–1,500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $4.60 – $8.60 KM 8–15 House wine, restaurant
Serbia: ≈ $17 – $34 RSD 1,800–3,500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $6 – $12 KM 10–20 Cafe or street stall
Serbia: ≈ $3.30 – $4.80 RSD 340–500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $1.40 – $2.60 KM 2.50–4.50 Standard route
Serbia: ≈ $22 – $36 RSD 2,300–3,700 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $9 – $14 KM 15–25 Metered or typical fare
Serbia: ≈ $0.91 – $1.30 RSD 95–140 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $0.58 – $1.40 KM 1.00–2.50 Single ride
Serbia: Free Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $0.92 – $1 KM 1.60–1.80 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Serbia: ≈ $6 – $14 RSD 600–1,500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $6 – $14 KM 10–25 Tourist shop
Serbia: ≈ $1.40 – $3.80 RSD 150–400 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $1.20 – $2.90 KM 2–5 Tourist shop
Serbia: ≈ $14 – $21 RSD 1,500–2,200 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $9 – $20 KM 16–35 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Serbia: ≈ $8 – $29 RSD 800–3,000 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $12 – $35 KM 20–60 Data package
Serbia: ≈ $5.76 – $13.43 RSD 600–1,400 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $5.75 – $12.66 KM 10–22 Pharmacy or shop
Serbia: ≈ $6 – $13 RSD 600–1,400 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $3.50 – $12 KM 6–20 Supermarket
Serbia: ≈ $0.58 – $1.20 RSD 60–120 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $0.35 – $0.69 KM 0.60–1.20 Pack of 20
Serbia: ≈ $3.80 – $4.80 RSD 400–500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $3.50 – $4.60 KM 6–8 Pack of 20 tablets
Serbia: ≈ $0.53 – $1.50 RSD 55–160 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $0.86 – $1.70 KM 1.50–3.00 Spray or lotion
Serbia: ≈ $2.90 – $5.80 RSD 300–600 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $1.40 – $2.90 KM 2.50–5.00 Local barbershop
Serbia: ≈ $4 – $26 RSD 400–2,700 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $6 – $12 KM 10–20 Laundry service
Serbia: ≈ $1.90 – $3.80 RSD 200–400 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $1.70 – $3.50 KM 3–6 Standard full-body massage
Serbia: ≈ $34 – $58 RSD 3,500–6,000 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $29 – $58 KM 50–100 Basic cut, salon
Serbia: ≈ $14 – $34 RSD 1,500–3,500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $14 – $23 KM 25–40 Entrance ticket
Serbia: ≈ $2.90 – $7.70 RSD 300–800 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $2.90 – $5.80 KM 5–10 Organized excursion
Serbia: ≈ $34 – $53 RSD 3,500–5,500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $35 – $58 KM 60–100 Organized excursion 6-8h
Serbia: ≈ $62 – $115 RSD 6,500–12,000 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $44 – $58 KM 76–100 Local cuisine cooking class
Serbia: ≈ $48 – $72 RSD 5,000–7,500 Bosnia & Herzegovina: ≈ $46 – $69 KM 80–120 Tourist prices are about 2.5× the fair price in Serbia, against 2.3× in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Serbia 23rd lowest of 60
Bosnia & Herzegovina 7th lowest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Serbia Tipping 10% is appreciated in Serbian restaurants. Leave cash on the table after the meal or hand it directly to the waiter. In Belgrade's Skadarlija district and Savamala neighbourhood, tipping is a firmly established custom.
Bosnia & Herzegovina Tipping around 10% is customary in Bosnian restaurants. In Sarajevo's old town cafes it is common to round up the bill. Tips are usually left in cash on the table.
Yes. In Bosnia & Herzegovina you pay about 24% less than in Serbia at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Serbia 110, Bosnia & Herzegovina 84 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 24 of the 29 items cost less in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
A week is cheaper in Bosnia & Herzegovina: about $120 at fair prices, against $150 in Serbia. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $555 in Serbia and $270 in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
In Bosnia & Herzegovina: food and drinks cost about 38% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $7 – $15 in Serbia and $5 – $10 in Bosnia & Herzegovina, street food $1.90 – $4.80 and $1.70 – $4.60.
In Serbia: tourist prices there are about 2.5× the fair price on average, against 2.3× in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The biggest gaps in Serbia: city taxi 1 km (8.5×), local handcraft (4.5×), and painkillers (3.8×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Serbia vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/serbia-vs-bosnia-herzegovina/
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