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Bosnia and Herzegovina for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 2 cities in the dataset. Sarajevo scores highest under balanced weights at 58/100. Bosnia and Herzegovina has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarajevo Layered history, coffee and low costs | 58 | $1,178 | 38.6 Mbps | 3/12 | Ottoman and Habsburg old town · Very affordable |
| 2 | Mostar Old Bridge town with Balkan prices and a hot summer | 58 | $1,178 | 21.4 Mbps | 4/12 | Stari Most bridge · Very low costs |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Bosnia and Herzegovina; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.98 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 60 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 64 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 74.8 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.804 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | moderate | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | coming soon | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | 90 days visa-free |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bosnia and Herzegovina good for digital nomads?
- Sarajevo scores 58/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 665 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2 cities average 58/100. Strongest factors in Sarajevo: air quality and internet; weakest: climate.
- What is the cheapest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a remote worker?
- Sarajevo, at about $1,178 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Mostar is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,178.
- Does Bosnia and Herzegovina have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Bosnia and Herzegovina has the fastest internet?
- Sarajevo, with a measured median download of 38.6 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina records 0.98 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 60th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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