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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 17.5% more expensive than Cazin without rent, and 35% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 33.5% more expensive than Cazin without rent, and 30.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BAM 14.83
$4.63 BAM 7.82
89.85%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.55 BAM 70.1
$23.74 BAM 40.07
75.02%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$8.9 BAM 15.02
0.11%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.78
$1.22 BAM 2.05
35.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 BAM 3.24
$1.83 BAM 3.08
4.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.3 BAM 2.2
-7.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.5
$1.66 BAM 2.8
24.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.86
$2.39 BAM 4.04
20.50%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.4 BAM 2.36
$1.22 BAM 2.06
14.75%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 BAM 2.1
$1.13 BAM 1.91
9.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.66
$2.16 BAM 3.64
-26.85%
Eggs
$2.92 BAM 4.93
$2.16 BAM 3.64
35.19%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.2 BAM 15.54
$10.46 BAM 17.65
-12.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.97 BAM 15.15
$7.41 BAM 12.51
21.05%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.97 BAM 20.2
$13.45 BAM 22.7
-11.00%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.34
$1.49 BAM 2.51
-6.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.79
$1.79 BAM 3.02
-7.82%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BAM 3.29
$1.75 BAM 2.96
11.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$1.74 BAM 2.93
15.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.07 BAM 1.81
11.21%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.21
$1.16 BAM 1.96
12.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.26 BAM 2.13
0.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.73 BAM 1.24
5.48%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.8 BAM 6.41
$3.59 BAM 6.06
5.85%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.08 BAM 11.95
$8.33 BAM 14.06
-15.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 BAM 1.18
$1.1 BAM 1.85
-36.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$1.11 BAM 1.87
1.80%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.42 BAM 2.39
$1.72 BAM 2.9
-17.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.2 BAM 61.1
$36.17 BAM 61.1
0.08%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.41
$1.46 BAM 2.46
-2.05%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.1 BAM 1.86
$0.77 BAM 1.3
42.86%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.89 BAM 15.01
$8.95 BAM 15.11
-0.67%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.56 BAM 2.63
-1.28%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
$24K BAM 40.4K
18.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
$25.9K BAM 43.8K
2.29%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 BAM 286
$117 BAM 198
44.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.66
$18.41 BAM 31.07
5.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.22 BAM 39.19
$29.92 BAM 50.5
-22.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.91 BAM 47.11
$25.01 BAM 42.21
11.60%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.91 BAM 16.72
$10.84 BAM 18.3
-8.58%
Cinema Ticket
$4.66 BAM 7.87
$4.37 BAM 7.37
6.64%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BAM 405
$250 BAM 423
-4.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,633 BAM 6,132
$3,417 BAM 5,768
6.31%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.8 BAM 128
$40.82 BAM 68.9
85.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.95 BAM 62.4
$29.73 BAM 50.2
24.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BAM 150
$50.2 BAM 84.8
76.86%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 211
$80.3 BAM 136
55.91%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$461 BAM 779
$234 BAM 395
97.09%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$321 BAM 542
$180 BAM 304
78.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$637 BAM 1,075
$369 BAM 623
72.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 BAM 783
$276 BAM 466
67.96%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,118 BAM 5,262
$1,314 BAM 2,218
137.21%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,152 BAM 3,632
$1,175 BAM 1,983
83.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Cazin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$825 BAM 1,393
$739 BAM 1,247
11.65%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
3.8
32.11%

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

Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

Last update for Cazin: October 27, 2025

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