Cost of Living Comparison Between Banja Luka and Bihac Cost of Living Comparison Between Banja Luka and Bihac

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 10.3% more expensive than Bihac without rent, and 17.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 7.4% more expensive than Bihac without rent, and 18.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BAM 14.83
$7.12 BAM 12.01
23.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.55 BAM 70.1
$29.22 BAM 49.32
42.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$5.52 BAM 9.32
61.41%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.78
$1.21 BAM 2.04
36.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 BAM 3.24
$1.21 BAM 2.05
58.68%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$0.9 BAM 1.52
33.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.5
$1.5 BAM 2.53
38.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.86
$1.74 BAM 2.93
65.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.4 BAM 2.36
$1.39 BAM 2.34
0.72%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 BAM 2.1
$1.06 BAM 1.78
16.98%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.66
$2.31 BAM 3.9
-31.60%
Eggs
$2.92 BAM 4.93
$2.79 BAM 4.7
4.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.2 BAM 15.54
$9.85 BAM 16.63
-6.60%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.97 BAM 15.15
$7.32 BAM 12.35
22.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.97 BAM 20.2
$11.23 BAM 18.95
6.59%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.34
$1.73 BAM 2.92
-19.65%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.79
$1.63 BAM 2.76
1.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BAM 3.29
$1.87 BAM 3.15
4.28%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$2.05 BAM 3.45
-1.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.2 BAM 2.02
-0.83%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.21
$1.43 BAM 2.42
-8.39%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$0.96 BAM 1.62
32.29%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.86 BAM 1.45
-10.47%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.8 BAM 6.41
$3.46 BAM 5.85
9.83%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.08 BAM 11.95
$7.96 BAM 13.44
-11.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 BAM 1.18
$1.21 BAM 2.05
-42.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$2.07 BAM 3.49
-45.41%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.42 BAM 2.39
$1.79 BAM 3.02
-20.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.2 BAM 61.1
$34.92 BAM 58.9
3.67%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.41
$1.17 BAM 1.97
22.22%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.1 BAM 1.86
$0.79 BAM 1.33
39.24%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.89 BAM 15.01
$10.81 BAM 18.24
-17.76%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.48 BAM 2.51
4.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
$23.6K BAM 39.8K
19.94%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
1.25%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 BAM 286
$204 BAM 345
-17.22%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.66
$19.2 BAM 32.42
0.78%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.22 BAM 39.19
$22.35 BAM 37.72
3.89%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.91 BAM 47.11
$29.27 BAM 49.4
-4.65%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.91 BAM 16.72
$11.1 BAM 18.74
-10.72%
Cinema Ticket
$4.66 BAM 7.87
$5.73 BAM 9.67
-18.67%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BAM 405
$145 BAM 244
65.97%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,633 BAM 6,132
$2,991 BAM 5,049
21.44%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.8 BAM 128
$29.75 BAM 50.2
154.76%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.95 BAM 62.4
$17.45 BAM 29.45
111.75%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BAM 150
$97.2 BAM 164
-8.62%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 211
$118 BAM 198
6.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$461 BAM 779
$221 BAM 373
108.83%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$321 BAM 542
$204 BAM 345
57.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$637 BAM 1,075
$313 BAM 528
103.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 BAM 783
$282 BAM 476
64.36%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,118 BAM 5,262
$1,516 BAM 2,559
105.61%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,152 BAM 3,632
$1,360 BAM 2,296
58.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$825 BAM 1,393
$795 BAM 1,343
3.74%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
4.14
21.26%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

Last update for Bihac: October 29, 2025

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