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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 25.1% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 11% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 9.2% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 21.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.46
$7.22 BAM 12.13
19.25%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 69.8
$35.08 BAM 58.9
18.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$5.62 BAM 9.44
54.27%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.63 BAM 2.74
-1.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.29
$1.85 BAM 3.11
5.95%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.00
$1.16 BAM 1.95
2.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.56
$2.01 BAM 3.38
5.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.84
$2.07 BAM 3.48
39.13%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.42 BAM 2.38
-0.70%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.15
$1.28 BAM 2.16
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.63
$1.65 BAM 2.77
-4.85%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.82
$2.79 BAM 4.69
2.87%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.12
$9.51 BAM 15.98
0.95%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.85
$7.47 BAM 12.55
18.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.08
$11.94 BAM 20.06
0.08%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.44
$1.24 BAM 2.08
16.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.67
$1.63 BAM 2.74
-2.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.17
$1.94 BAM 3.26
-2.58%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.24
$1.69 BAM 2.83
14.20%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$0.80 BAM 1.34
57.50%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.10
$0.75 BAM 1.25
66.67%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$0.96 BAM 1.61
31.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.72 BAM 1.21
6.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.14
$3.43 BAM 5.77
6.71%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 13.97
$4.89 BAM 8.21
69.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$0.72 BAM 1.21
-1.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.14 BAM 1.92
-4.39%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.31
$1.19 BAM 2.01
15.97%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.66 BAM 61.6
$33.79 BAM 56.8
8.49%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.42
$1.45 BAM 2.44
-0.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$0.92 BAM 1.55
25.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.10 BAM 15.29
$8.79 BAM 14.77
3.53%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.44 BAM 2.42
6.94%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
$23.2K BAM 39.0K
24.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
$26.7K BAM 44.9K
1.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 290
$124 BAM 208
39.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 31.89
$19.22 BAM 32.29
-1.25%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.38
$23.92 BAM 40.18
-2.01%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.41
$35.32 BAM 59.3
-20.10%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.75
$11.74 BAM 19.73
-15.08%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 7.97
$4.66 BAM 7.83
1.72%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 396
$150 BAM 252
57.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,093
$3,285 BAM 5,518
10.42%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$75.8 BAM 127
-1.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.4
$34.73 BAM 58.3
3.60%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 148
$89.0 BAM 149
-0.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$121 BAM 203
1.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 755
$265 BAM 446
69.36%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 538
$277 BAM 466
15.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,095
$439 BAM 738
48.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 796
$313 BAM 526
51.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,074
$2,366 BAM 3,975
27.63%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,358
$1,540 BAM 2,588
29.76%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Mostar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,482
$887 BAM 1,490
-0.59%
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 Mostar: February 28, 2026

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