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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 5.1% more expensive than Gradiska without rent, and 38.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 23.8% more expensive than Gradiska without rent, and 23.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.46
$5.97 BAM 10.03
44.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 69.8
$35.31 BAM 59.3
17.59%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$5.64 BAM 9.48
53.72%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.04 BAM 1.75
53.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.29
$1.80 BAM 3.03
8.89%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.00
$1.16 BAM 1.95
2.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.56
$1.75 BAM 2.93
21.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.84
$2.03 BAM 3.41
41.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.40 BAM 2.35
0.71%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.15
$1.11 BAM 1.87
15.32%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.63
$1.69 BAM 2.84
-7.10%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.82
$3.85 BAM 6.47
-25.45%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.12
$7.41 BAM 12.44
29.55%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.85
$7.50 BAM 12.60
17.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.08
$15.97 BAM 26.83
-25.17%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.44
$1.17 BAM 1.96
23.93%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.67
$1.55 BAM 2.61
2.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.17
$1.21 BAM 2.03
56.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.24
$1.65 BAM 2.76
16.97%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.40 BAM 2.35
-10.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.10
$1.00 BAM 1.69
25.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$1.59 BAM 2.68
-20.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.92 BAM 1.54
-16.30%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.14
$3.58 BAM 6.02
2.23%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 13.97
$8.82 BAM 14.81
-5.78%
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
$1.28 BAM 2.15
-14.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.31
$2.96 BAM 4.98
-53.38%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.66 BAM 61.6
$35.75 BAM 60.1
2.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.42
$1.74 BAM 2.93
-17.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$0.82 BAM 1.38
40.24%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.10 BAM 15.29
$10.69 BAM 17.96
-14.87%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.51 BAM 2.54
1.99%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
$24.0K BAM 40.3K
20.38%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
$20.8K BAM 35.0K
30.76%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 290
$90.1 BAM 151
91.49%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 31.89
$19.35 BAM 32.51
-1.91%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.38
$23.83 BAM 40.03
-1.64%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.41
$25.15 BAM 42.25
12.21%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.75
$10.81 BAM 18.17
-7.77%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 7.97
$2.89 BAM 4.86
64.01%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 396
$151 BAM 253
56.60%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,093
$3,278 BAM 5,507
10.65%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$58.6 BAM 98.5
27.52%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.4
$29.52 BAM 49.60
21.88%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 148
$59.2 BAM 99.5
48.95%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$118 BAM 198
3.60%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 755
$180 BAM 302
149.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 538
$147 BAM 248
117.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,095
$380 BAM 639
71.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 796
$320 BAM 538
47.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,074
$1,482 BAM 2,489
103.80%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,358
$1,300 BAM 2,184
53.73%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Gradiska
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,482
$722 BAM 1,213
22.16%
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 Gradiska: March 2, 2026

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