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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 9.5% more expensive than Bihac without rent, and 11% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 17% more expensive than Bihac without rent, and 20.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.46
$7.09 BAM 11.91
21.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 69.8
$29.71 BAM 49.92
39.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$5.44 BAM 9.14
59.37%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.19 BAM 2.00
34.45%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.29
$1.20 BAM 2.01
63.33%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.00
$0.91 BAM 1.53
30.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.56
$1.45 BAM 2.43
46.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.84
$1.74 BAM 2.92
65.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.39 BAM 2.34
1.44%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.15
$1.06 BAM 1.78
20.75%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.63
$2.42 BAM 4.06
-35.12%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.82
$2.78 BAM 4.68
3.24%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.12
$10.20 BAM 17.14
-5.88%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.85
$7.25 BAM 12.18
21.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.08
$11.52 BAM 19.35
3.73%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.44
$1.76 BAM 2.96
-17.61%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.67
$1.69 BAM 2.83
-5.92%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.17
$1.92 BAM 3.23
-1.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.24
$2.02 BAM 3.39
-4.46%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.16 BAM 1.95
8.62%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.10
$1.49 BAM 2.51
-16.11%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$0.97 BAM 1.63
29.90%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.86 BAM 1.44
-10.47%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.14
$3.48 BAM 5.85
5.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 13.97
$8.83 BAM 14.83
-5.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$1.21 BAM 2.03
-41.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$2.08 BAM 3.49
-47.60%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.31
$1.84 BAM 3.09
-25.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.66 BAM 61.6
$35.11 BAM 59.0
4.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.42
$1.16 BAM 1.94
24.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$0.83 BAM 1.40
38.55%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.10 BAM 15.29
$10.68 BAM 17.94
-14.79%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.43 BAM 2.40
7.69%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
$23.6K BAM 39.6K
22.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
$26.8K BAM 45.0K
1.62%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 290
$207 BAM 347
-16.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 31.89
$18.85 BAM 31.67
0.69%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.38
$21.76 BAM 36.56
7.72%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.41
$29.78 BAM 50.0
-5.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.75
$11.02 BAM 18.52
-9.53%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 7.97
$5.68 BAM 9.55
-16.55%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 396
$147 BAM 246
60.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,093
$2,922 BAM 4,908
24.14%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$29.35 BAM 49.31
154.79%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.4
$17.57 BAM 29.52
104.78%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 148
$98.1 BAM 165
-10.07%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$116 BAM 195
4.95%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 755
$218 BAM 366
106.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 538
$207 BAM 348
54.59%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,095
$307 BAM 516
112.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 796
$282 BAM 473
68.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,074
$1,466 BAM 2,462
106.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,358
$1,353 BAM 2,273
47.71%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Bihac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,482
$817 BAM 1,373
7.95%
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: March 2, 2026

Last update for Bihac: March 2, 2026

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