Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
#1 Top 5 cities
Sarajevo is the strongest expat choice in the country thanks to services, international organizations, cultural life, and relatively good value.
Country overview
Population
696Β 731
Year-round temperatures
Day: 5°C aΕΎ 28°C
Night: -3°C aΕΎ 16°C
Climate
A continental climate with a cold winter and warm summer, sometimes with winter smog.
Distance to the sea
120 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
5/10
Property crime, vehicle break-ins and pickpocketing are common; political demonstrations and isolated violent incidents call for elevated awareness, especially at night.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
The valley is exposed to flash floods, landslides, earthquakes, winter fog and wildfire smoke, with transport and flight disruption during severe events.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΉπ·Turkish
- π©πͺGermans
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +International environment
- +Quality services
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βTraffic congestion
- βSeasonal smog
- βUneven neighborhood quality