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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 3.4% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 29.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 1.2% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 17.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BAM 14.83
$7 BAM 11.81
25.57%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.55 BAM 70.1
$35.2 BAM 59.4
18.04%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$5.73 BAM 9.68
55.50%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.78
$1.76 BAM 2.98
-6.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 BAM 3.24
$1.8 BAM 3.04
6.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.16 BAM 1.96
3.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.5
$2.33 BAM 3.93
-11.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.86
$2.03 BAM 3.43
41.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.4 BAM 2.36
$1.36 BAM 2.3
2.94%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 BAM 2.1
$0.98 BAM 1.66
26.53%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.66
$1.73 BAM 2.92
-8.67%
Eggs
$2.92 BAM 4.93
$2.75 BAM 4.65
6.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.2 BAM 15.54
$7.86 BAM 13.27
17.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.97 BAM 15.15
$6.94 BAM 11.71
29.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.97 BAM 20.2
$9.95 BAM 16.8
20.30%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.34
$1.16 BAM 1.96
19.83%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.79
$1.63 BAM 2.75
1.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BAM 3.29
$1.72 BAM 2.91
13.37%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$1.74 BAM 2.94
15.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.2 BAM 2.03
-0.83%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.21
$1.15 BAM 1.94
13.91%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$0.97 BAM 1.63
30.93%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.92 BAM 1.55
-16.30%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.8 BAM 6.41
$3.44 BAM 5.8
10.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.08 BAM 11.95
$7.24 BAM 12.21
-2.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 BAM 1.18
$1.15 BAM 1.94
-39.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$1.19 BAM 2.01
-5.04%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.42 BAM 2.39
$1.85 BAM 3.13
-23.24%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.2 BAM 61.1
$35.11 BAM 59.3
3.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.41
$1.82 BAM 3.08
-21.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.1 BAM 1.86
$1.16 BAM 1.96
-5.17%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.89 BAM 15.01
$10.5 BAM 17.73
-15.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.44 BAM 2.43
6.94%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
$23.3K BAM 39.3K
21.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
$25.9K BAM 43.7K
2.52%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 BAM 286
$121 BAM 204
40.02%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.66
$19.23 BAM 32.47
0.62%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.22 BAM 39.19
$29.09 BAM 49.1
-20.18%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.91 BAM 47.11
$29.39 BAM 49.61
-5.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.91 BAM 16.72
$10.91 BAM 18.41
-9.17%
Cinema Ticket
$4.66 BAM 7.87
$4.64 BAM 7.84
0.43%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BAM 405
$151 BAM 254
59.40%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,633 BAM 6,132
$3,287 BAM 5,548
10.52%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.8 BAM 128
$70.9 BAM 120
6.94%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.95 BAM 62.4
$34.74 BAM 58.6
6.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BAM 150
$97.1 BAM 164
-8.50%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 211
$118 BAM 199
6.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$461 BAM 779
$263 BAM 444
75.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$321 BAM 542
$166 BAM 281
93.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$637 BAM 1,075
$364 BAM 614
75.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 BAM 783
$318 BAM 536
46.04%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,118 BAM 5,262
$2,580 BAM 4,355
20.82%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,152 BAM 3,632
$1,847 BAM 3,117
16.54%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Maglaj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$825 BAM 1,393
$655 BAM 1,106
25.91%
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: October 29, 2025

Last update for Maglaj: October 28, 2025

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