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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 24.2% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 24.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 24.2% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 18.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.46
$7.26 BAM 12.20
18.60%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 69.8
$35.28 BAM 59.3
17.69%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$5.69 BAM 9.56
52.37%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.71 BAM 2.86
-6.43%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.29
$1.78 BAM 3.00
10.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.00
$1.17 BAM 1.96
1.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.56
$2.37 BAM 3.99
-10.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.84
$2.01 BAM 3.37
43.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.36 BAM 2.28
3.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.15
$1.01 BAM 1.70
26.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.63
$1.79 BAM 3.01
-12.29%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.82
$2.88 BAM 4.83
-0.35%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.12
$7.71 BAM 12.95
24.51%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.85
$6.93 BAM 11.64
27.56%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.08
$10.14 BAM 17.03
17.85%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.44
$1.21 BAM 2.03
19.83%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.67
$1.68 BAM 2.82
-5.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.17
$1.79 BAM 3.01
5.59%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.24
$1.78 BAM 2.99
8.43%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.15 BAM 1.93
9.57%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.10
$1.20 BAM 2.02
4.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$0.94 BAM 1.58
34.04%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.84 BAM 1.41
-8.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.14
$3.57 BAM 6.00
2.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 13.97
$6.99 BAM 11.73
18.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$1.14 BAM 1.92
-37.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.16 BAM 1.95
-6.03%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.31
$1.85 BAM 3.11
-25.41%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.66 BAM 61.6
$35.21 BAM 59.2
4.12%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.42
$1.82 BAM 3.05
-20.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$1.10 BAM 1.85
4.55%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.10 BAM 15.29
$10.43 BAM 17.51
-12.75%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.51 BAM 2.54
1.99%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
$23.7K BAM 39.8K
21.82%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
$26.3K BAM 44.2K
3.52%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 290
$121 BAM 203
42.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 31.89
$18.90 BAM 31.75
0.42%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.38
$28.63 BAM 48.10
-18.13%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.41
$29.71 BAM 49.92
-5.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.75
$11.10 BAM 18.65
-10.18%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 7.97
$4.60 BAM 7.72
3.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 396
$154 BAM 259
52.83%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,093
$3,331 BAM 5,596
8.88%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$70.9 BAM 119
5.52%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.4
$35.06 BAM 58.9
2.62%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 148
$100 BAM 168
-11.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$119 BAM 201
2.26%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 755
$256 BAM 431
75.33%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 538
$168 BAM 283
90.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,095
$363 BAM 610
79.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 796
$319 BAM 536
48.62%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,074
$2,443 BAM 4,104
23.64%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,358
$1,686 BAM 2,833
18.53%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,482
$777 BAM 1,305
13.51%
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: March 2, 2026

Last update for Maglaj: March 1, 2026

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