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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 10.5% more expensive than Kakanj without rent, and 22.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 17.3% more expensive than Kakanj without rent, and 15.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BAM 14.83
$6.9 BAM 11.65
27.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.55 BAM 70.1
$34.97 BAM 59
18.82%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$5.69 BAM 9.6
56.59%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.78
$1.6 BAM 2.7
3.12%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 BAM 3.24
$1.73 BAM 2.91
10.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.21 BAM 2.04
-0.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.5
$2.09 BAM 3.53
-0.96%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.86
$2.09 BAM 3.53
37.80%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.4 BAM 2.36
$1.41 BAM 2.37
-0.71%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 BAM 2.1
$1.26 BAM 2.13
-1.59%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.66
$1.76 BAM 2.97
-10.23%
Eggs
$2.92 BAM 4.93
$3.01 BAM 5.08
-2.99%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.2 BAM 15.54
$7.9 BAM 13.34
16.46%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.97 BAM 15.15
$7.81 BAM 13.18
14.85%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.97 BAM 20.2
$12.2 BAM 20.6
-1.89%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.34
$1.38 BAM 2.33
0.72%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.79
$1.58 BAM 2.67
4.43%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BAM 3.29
$1.9 BAM 3.2
2.63%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$1.71 BAM 2.89
17.54%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.12 BAM 1.9
6.25%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.21
$1.16 BAM 1.95
12.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.13 BAM 1.91
12.39%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.77 BAM 1.3
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.8 BAM 6.41
$3.62 BAM 6.1
4.97%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.08 BAM 11.95
$5.92 BAM 10
19.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 BAM 1.18
$0.91 BAM 1.53
-23.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$1.27 BAM 2.14
-11.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Kakanj
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
$35.69 BAM 60.3
1.43%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.41
$1.51 BAM 2.55
-5.30%
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
$8.71 BAM 14.69
2.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.53 BAM 2.58
0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
$26.3K BAM 44.3K
7.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
$26.3K BAM 44.4K
0.83%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 BAM 286
$162 BAM 273
4.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.66
$18.49 BAM 31.2
4.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.22 BAM 39.19
$23.8 BAM 40.18
-2.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.91 BAM 47.11
$29.1 BAM 49.11
-4.09%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.91 BAM 16.72
$10.9 BAM 18.4
-9.08%
Cinema Ticket
$4.66 BAM 7.87
$5.52 BAM 9.32
-15.58%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BAM 405
$175 BAM 295
37.29%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,633 BAM 6,132
$3,264 BAM 5,509
11.30%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.8 BAM 128
$70.9 BAM 120
6.84%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.95 BAM 62.4
$35.71 BAM 60.3
3.47%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BAM 150
$90.4 BAM 153
-1.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 211
$117 BAM 198
6.70%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$461 BAM 779
$255 BAM 430
81.15%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$321 BAM 542
$171 BAM 289
87.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$637 BAM 1,075
$363 BAM 613
75.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 BAM 783
$313 BAM 528
48.20%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,118 BAM 5,262
$2,907 BAM 4,906
7.26%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,152 BAM 3,632
$2,070 BAM 3,494
3.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$825 BAM 1,393
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
4.23
18.68%

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Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kakanj: October 29, 2025

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