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

🙂 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 13.5% cheaper than Kielce without rent, and 15.1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 12% more expensive than Kielce without rent, and 4.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.55
$10.75 zł 39.56
-19.91%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 70.2
$41.46 zł 153
0.14%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.65
$6.90 zł 25.40
25.65%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.71
$2.92 zł 10.74
-45.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.31
$2.12 zł 7.79
-7.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$0.84 zł 3.09
41.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.58
$3.33 zł 12.27
-36.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.87
$4.10 zł 15.08
-29.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.38
$0.95 zł 3.51
48.42%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.16
$1.43 zł 5.27
-10.49%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.65
$1.22 zł 4.50
28.69%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.85
$3.42 zł 12.59
-16.08%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.22
$8.54 zł 31.44
12.41%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.94
$6.92 zł 25.45
27.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.20
$12.93 zł 47.57
-7.58%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$0.98 zł 3.61
47.96%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.68
$1.47 zł 5.40
8.16%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.19
$1.67 zł 6.15
13.17%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.26
$2.77 zł 10.18
-30.32%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$0.58 zł 2.15
117.24%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.11
$0.63 zł 2.31
98.41%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.13
$1.71 zł 6.29
-26.32%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.47 zł 1.73
63.83%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.18
$5.06 zł 18.63
-27.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 14.05
$7.09 zł 26.11
17.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.20
$1.28 zł 4.71
-44.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.84
$1.50 zł 5.52
-27.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.33
$1.12 zł 4.13
23.21%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.66 BAM 62.0
$33.10 zł 122
10.76%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.43
$2.51 zł 9.24
-42.63%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$0.74 zł 2.71
55.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.10 BAM 15.38
$14.67 zł 54.0
-37.97%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.70 zł 6.25
-9.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.8K
$33.2K zł 122.2K
-13.06%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 46.0K
$29.5K zł 108.5K
-7.65%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 291
$210 zł 774
-18.02%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 32.08
$8.39 zł 30.86
126.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.61
$11.92 zł 43.86
96.64%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.70
$31.94 zł 118
-11.65%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.85
$20.20 zł 74.3
-50.64%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 8.02
$8.02 zł 29.51
-40.90%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 399
$285 zł 1,050
-17.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,129
$5,912 zł 21.8K
-38.65%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$77.5 zł 285
-3.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.8
$49.24 zł 181
-26.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 149
$83.0 zł 305
6.28%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 206
$112 zł 412
9.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 760
$555 zł 2,042
-18.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 541
$457 zł 1,681
-29.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,101
$794 zł 2,920
-17.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 801
$605 zł 2,225
-21.64%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,104
$2,905 zł 10.7K
3.95%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,378
$2,208 zł 8,125
-9.47%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Kielce
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,490
$1,454 zł 5,352
-39.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
5.97
-15.91%

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

Last update for Banja Luka: March 2, 2026

Last update for Kielce: February 28, 2026

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