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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 16.6% more expensive than Kakanj without rent, and 21.6% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 0.1% cheaper than Kakanj without rent, and 11.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BAM 15.03
$7.04 BAM 11.68
28.55%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.16 BAM 70.0
$35.80 BAM 59.4
17.77%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.96 BAM 14.87
$5.96 BAM 9.89
50.34%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.74
$1.67 BAM 2.77
-1.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.35
$1.74 BAM 2.88
16.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BAM 2.00
$1.21 BAM 2.00
-0.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.02 BAM 3.36
$2.09 BAM 3.48
-3.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.72 BAM 4.51
$2.12 BAM 3.51
28.30%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.40 BAM 2.32
$1.34 BAM 2.23
4.48%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 BAM 2.04
$1.25 BAM 2.08
-1.60%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.73
$1.75 BAM 2.91
-5.71%
Eggs
$2.91 BAM 4.84
$2.85 BAM 4.74
2.11%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.29 BAM 15.42
$8.16 BAM 13.55
13.85%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.77 BAM 14.56
$7.77 BAM 12.90
12.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.13 BAM 20.13
$12.21 BAM 20.27
-0.66%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.30
$1.46 BAM 2.42
-4.79%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.72
$1.58 BAM 2.62
3.80%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 BAM 3.10
$1.82 BAM 3.03
2.75%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 BAM 3.26
$1.72 BAM 2.85
14.53%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.00
$1.13 BAM 1.88
7.08%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.17
$1.20 BAM 2.00
9.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BAM 2.13
$1.12 BAM 1.86
15.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$0.71 BAM 1.18
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BAM 6.30
$3.72 BAM 6.18
1.88%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.17 BAM 13.56
$7.21 BAM 11.97
13.31%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BAM 1.26
$0.86 BAM 1.43
-11.63%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.81
$1.26 BAM 2.09
-13.49%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.37 BAM 2.28
$1.85 BAM 3.08
-25.95%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.39 BAM 60.4
$36.05 BAM 59.9
0.94%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.50 BAM 2.50
0.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.10 BAM 1.83
$0.82 BAM 1.37
34.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.82 BAM 14.64
$9.02 BAM 14.98
-2.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.45 BAM 2.41
4.14%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
$26.2K BAM 43.6K
10.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-0.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$171 BAM 284
$157 BAM 260
9.07%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.88 BAM 31.33
$18.54 BAM 30.78
1.83%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.40 BAM 38.84
$23.96 BAM 39.78
-2.34%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.35 BAM 47.06
$29.09 BAM 48.28
-2.54%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.16 BAM 16.86
$11.05 BAM 18.35
-8.05%
Cinema Ticket
$4.64 BAM 7.70
$5.44 BAM 9.02
-14.71%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$242 BAM 401
$171 BAM 285
40.95%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,715 BAM 6,167
$3,380 BAM 5,611
9.90%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.2 BAM 123
$70.2 BAM 116
5.72%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.61 BAM 60.8
$35.69 BAM 59.3
2.58%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.9 BAM 151
$87.8 BAM 146
3.53%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$126 BAM 209
$118 BAM 196
6.92%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 747
$259 BAM 430
73.95%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$325 BAM 539
$167 BAM 277
94.73%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$655 BAM 1,087
$362 BAM 601
80.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$469 BAM 778
$320 BAM 532
46.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,009 BAM 4,995
$2,197 BAM 3,647
36.97%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,041 BAM 3,389
$1,748 BAM 2,901
16.81%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Kakanj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$876 BAM 1,454
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
4.23
18.68%

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Last update for Banja Luka: April 12, 2026

Last update for Kakanj: April 12, 2026

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