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

🙂 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 2.9% cheaper than Lukavac without rent, and 30.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 12.1% more expensive than Lukavac without rent, and 20.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BAM 15.03
$5.23 BAM 8.67
73.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.16 BAM 70.0
$23.45 BAM 38.92
79.79%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.96 BAM 14.87
$4.79 BAM 7.96
87.06%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.74
$1.15 BAM 1.91
43.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.35
$1.79 BAM 2.97
12.85%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BAM 2.00
$0.91 BAM 1.52
31.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.02 BAM 3.36
$1.79 BAM 2.97
12.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.72 BAM 4.51
$1.80 BAM 2.99
51.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.40 BAM 2.32
$1.09 BAM 1.81
28.44%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 BAM 2.04
$0.90 BAM 1.49
36.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.73
$2.37 BAM 3.93
-30.38%
Eggs
$2.91 BAM 4.84
$2.44 BAM 4.05
19.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.29 BAM 15.42
$9.71 BAM 16.11
-4.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.77 BAM 14.56
$7.25 BAM 12.03
20.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.13 BAM 20.13
$13.46 BAM 22.34
-9.88%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.30
$1.30 BAM 2.15
6.92%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.72
$1.67 BAM 2.77
-1.80%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 BAM 3.10
$1.92 BAM 3.19
-2.60%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 BAM 3.26
$1.67 BAM 2.77
17.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.00
$0.81 BAM 1.34
49.38%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.17
$0.74 BAM 1.23
77.03%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BAM 2.13
$0.94 BAM 1.55
37.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$1.02 BAM 1.69
-30.39%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BAM 6.30
$3.49 BAM 5.80
8.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.17 BAM 13.56
$4.20 BAM 6.97
94.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BAM 1.26
$1.24 BAM 2.06
-38.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.81
$1.98 BAM 3.29
-44.95%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.37 BAM 2.28
$1.82 BAM 3.02
-24.73%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.39 BAM 60.4
$36.06 BAM 59.9
0.92%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.81 BAM 3.01
-16.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.10 BAM 1.83
$1.11 BAM 1.85
-0.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.82 BAM 14.64
$10.70 BAM 17.75
-17.57%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.46 BAM 2.42
3.42%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
$23.9K BAM 39.7K
21.56%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
$26.5K BAM 44.0K
0.53%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$171 BAM 284
$124 BAM 206
37.49%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.88 BAM 31.33
$18.71 BAM 31.07
0.91%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.40 BAM 38.84
$28.64 BAM 47.54
-18.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.35 BAM 47.06
$29.82 BAM 49.50
-4.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.16 BAM 16.86
$10.70 BAM 17.77
-5.05%
Cinema Ticket
$4.64 BAM 7.70
$5.73 BAM 9.52
-19.02%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$242 BAM 401
$150 BAM 249
60.80%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,715 BAM 6,167
$3,320 BAM 5,511
11.91%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.2 BAM 123
$71.3 BAM 118
4.08%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.61 BAM 60.8
$35.72 BAM 59.3
2.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.9 BAM 151
$98.4 BAM 163
-7.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$126 BAM 209
$120 BAM 200
4.94%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 747
$254 BAM 421
77.46%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$325 BAM 539
$171 BAM 283
90.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$655 BAM 1,087
$363 BAM 602
80.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$469 BAM 778
$313 BAM 519
49.93%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,009 BAM 4,995
$2,488 BAM 4,130
20.93%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,041 BAM 3,389
$1,744 BAM 2,896
17.03%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Lukavac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$876 BAM 1,454
$589 BAM 978
48.68%
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Lukavac: April 12, 2026

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