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

🙂 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 9.8% cheaper than Lome without rent, and 9.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 7.6% more expensive than Lome without rent, and 13.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.55
$2.07 F CFA 1,172
315.94%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 70.2
$31.35 F CFA 17.7K
32.44%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.65
$5.34 F CFA 3,018
62.36%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.71
$5.92 F CFA 3,348
-72.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.31
$3.48 F CFA 1,967
-43.68%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.11 F CFA 625
7.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.58
$0.89 F CFA 506
138.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.87
$1.78 F CFA 1,005
61.80%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.38
$2.46 F CFA 1,389
-42.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.16
$1.26 F CFA 713
1.59%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.65
$1.84 F CFA 1,041
-14.67%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.85
$2.07 F CFA 1,168
38.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.22
$13.86 F CFA 7,836
-30.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.94
$8.42 F CFA 4,756
4.99%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.20
$9.27 F CFA 5,238
28.91%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$2.59 F CFA 1,466
-44.02%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.68
$1.50 F CFA 846
6.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.19
$2.69 F CFA 1,523
-29.74%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.26
$2.47 F CFA 1,396
-21.86%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$1.71 F CFA 965
-26.32%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.11
$1.74 F CFA 986
-28.16%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.13
$0.56 F CFA 314
125.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.85 F CFA 480
-9.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.18
$1.44 F CFA 813
154.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 14.05
$4.71 F CFA 2,664
76.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.20
$1.32 F CFA 744
-46.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.84
$1.56 F CFA 882
-30.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.33
$0.34 F CFA 190
305.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.66 BAM 62.0
$52.0 F CFA 29.4K
-29.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.43
$2.05 F CFA 1,157
-29.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$0.73 F CFA 414
57.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.10 BAM 15.38
$5.19 F CFA 2,935
75.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.20 F CFA 679
28.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.8K
$14.4K F CFA 8.1M
101.06%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 46.0K
$26.0K F CFA 14.7M
4.65%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 291
$174 F CFA 98.2K
-0.70%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 32.08
$21.70 F CFA 12.3K
-12.53%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.61
$44.62 F CFA 25.2K
-47.47%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.70
$49.68 F CFA 28.1K
-43.20%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.85
$8.70 F CFA 4,915
14.60%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 8.02
$4.28 F CFA 2,422
10.75%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 399
$174 F CFA 98.5K
35.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,129
$5,182 F CFA 2.9M
-30.00%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$24.68 F CFA 13.9K
203.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.8
$27.45 F CFA 15.5K
31.07%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 149
$41.43 F CFA 23.4K
112.84%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 206
$94.9 F CFA 53.6K
28.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 760
$371 F CFA 209.5K
21.28%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 541
$220 F CFA 124.4K
45.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,101
$753 F CFA 425.3K
-13.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 801
$300 F CFA 169.6K
57.86%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,104
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-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,378
-
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Lome
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,490
$269 F CFA 152.1K
227.63%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
8
-37.25%

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

Last update for Banja Luka: March 2, 2026

Last update for Lome: March 2, 2026

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