Painting Prices in Sarajevo Are Skyrocketing!
If you thought painting walls was just a simple job, think again! In Sarajevo, where summer is traditionally the time to refresh homes, painting prices have exploded. The average cost of painting services now ranges between 2 and 5 KM per square meter, but that’s just the start of a nightmare for citizens’ wallets.
Inflation is eating your money, painting is no exception
Thanks to ongoing inflation and rising material costs, painting walls has become a luxury. Paint prices have jumped between 30% and 50% in the last two years! A 10-liter bucket now costs around 35 KM, while a 15-liter bucket can go up to 42 KM. And that’s not all — painting with two layers of semi-dispersive white paint can cost you between 4 and 7 KM per square meter.
Decorative techniques? Brace yourself for a shock!
If you thought regular paint was expensive, decorative wall techniques are a real nightmare for your wallet — from 35 to 60 KM per square meter! This means painting an average 60-square-meter apartment will cost between 240 and 420 KM just for labor, with materials charged separately.
Extra costs — because why not?
Don’t forget about additional services that are now unavoidable: protecting furniture, floors, windows, and doors can add between 0.40 and 1 KM per square meter. And if your walls aren’t perfectly smooth, sanding and plastering can add another 4 to 8 KM per square meter to your bill.
Poor and pensioners on the brink of despair
For people with low incomes and pensioners, these prices are a real disaster. Many can’t afford to pay professionals, so they are forced to pick up brushes and rollers themselves. But who has the time and strength for that? Still, if you want the pros to do the job, be ready for a serious hit to your budget.
Conclusion: Has home refreshing become a privilege for the rich?
As prices rise, ordinary citizens wonder — will painting soon become a luxury only the wealthy can afford? Inflation and rising material costs leave little room for optimism. If you thought painting walls was a small thing, think again — this is a real test for your wallet!
What about you? Have you already felt the blow of these prices? Or have you started painting yourself? Share your stories, maybe you’ll make us all laugh or cry — who knows!**
