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Bosnia and Herzegovina

🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe· Updated 06/03/2026

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 :Overall risk level low to moderate, with occasional political tensions but general stability in 2026.

Risk areas

Certain border areas - Minor crimeSarajevo and Banja Luka - Political protests

Crime(low)

  • Avoid isolated areas at night
  • Keep an eye on personal belongings

Terrorism(low)

  • Follow local authorities' advice
  • Remain vigilant in public places

Transport

  • Drive carefully
  • Use official taxis

Natural risks(Moderate flood and earthquake risks)

  • Check weather alerts

Health(Limited healthcare system, private care recommended)

  • Standard vaccines (DTP, hepatitis A/B)
  • Comprehensive travel insurance

Practical tips

  • Register your trip with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Respect ethnic sensitivities
  • Carry cash in BAM

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

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Alan Wang

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sandin Redzo

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

YUSUF ROVCANİN

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Drago Rapovac

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Goran Rakita

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ajdin Coric

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Grzegorz Kowalczyk

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

MEHMET KAYNAR

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Daciana Cristina Visan

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Necip Duman

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie

Parc national

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Parc national

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Parc national

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Antonio Tose

Parc national

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Amel Uzunovic

Parc national

Parc national

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Fatih Kopcal

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