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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo

One of Europe's cheapest capitals, small but real and fast-growing nomad interest

In Sarajevo, a mid-range month runs about $1,392 (BAM 2,360) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet3.7/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking6.1/10

Better coworking than about 55% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.2/10

Better wellness options than about 90% of cities

Getting There6.6/10

Easier to reach than about 60% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Sarajevo, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Life

Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Dubrovnik (~150 km) · Kotor (~150 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Zadar (~250 km) · Tirana (~300 km)
  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Dubrovnik (~150 km) · Kotor (~150 km)

Practical

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  • Belgrade, SerbiaBalkans' biggest nomad hub — cheap, strong cafe/coworking culture
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