🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe

Information

Capital

Sarajevo

Population

3,185,000

Currency

Convertible mark (BAM KM)

Languages

bosniaque, serbe, croate

Continent

Europe

Calling code

+387

Timezone

Europe/Sarajevo

Area

51,209 km²

Government

Federal republic

National day

November 25 - Statehood Day

Internet domain

.ba

About

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southeastern Europe on the Balkan peninsula. Established by the 1995 Dayton Agreement, it consists of two main entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. It has been an official EU candidate since 2022.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible à modéré, avec des tensions politiques occasionnelles mais stabilité générale en 2026.

Risk areas

Certaines zones frontalières - Criminalité mineureSarajevo et Banja Luka - Manifestations politiques

Crime(low)

Éviter les zones isolées la nuit
Veiller ses effets personnels

Terrorism(low)

Suivre les avis des autorités locales
Rester vigilant dans les lieux publics

Transport

Conduire prudemment
Utiliser des taxis officiels

Natural risks(Risques modérés d'inondations et séismes)

Vérifier les alertes météo

Health(Système de santé limité, soins privés recommandés)

Vaccins standards (DTP, hépatite A/B)
Assurance voyage complète

Practical tips

Enregistrer son voyage au MAE
Respecter les sensibilités ethniques
Avoir des BAM en liquide

Ambassade de France à Sarajevo Urgences police

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center443

1-bedroom apartment in city center550

1-bedroom apartment in suburb400

3-bedroom apartment in city center800

3-bedroom apartment in suburb600

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal12

Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant60

McDonald's menu15

Local beer (0.5L)3

Cappuccino2

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)1

Milk (1L)1

Eggs (12)2

Chicken (1kg)10

Apples (1kg)3

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket1

Monthly transport subscription20

Taxi ride (start)2

Taxi (1km)1

Gasoline (1L)2.5

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)50

Tennis court (1h weekend)20

Cinema4

Theater10

Health

General practitioner consultation20

Dentist consultation30

Antibiotic medications10

Cold medications (6 days)15

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20 BAM/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)15 BAM/mois

Public services for 85m² apartment50 BAM/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60 BAM

Nike sports shoes84 BAM

International primary school (monthly)500 BAM

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police122

Ambulance124

Fire department123

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Alan Wang

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sandin Redzo

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

YUSUF ROVCANİN

Monument emblématique

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Drago Rapovac

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Goran Rakita

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ajdin Coric

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Grzegorz Kowalczyk

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

MEHMET KAYNAR

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Daciana Cristina Visan

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Necip Duman

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie

Parc national

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Antonio Tose

Parc national

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Antonio Tose

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Amel Uzunovic

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Fatih Kopcal

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