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

🙂 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 1.7% cheaper than Neum without rent, and 21.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 1.7% more expensive than Neum without rent, and 6.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BAM 14.83
$8.73 BAM 14.74
0.69%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.55 BAM 70.1
$42.4 BAM 71.6
-2.00%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$7.84 BAM 13.23
13.65%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.78
$1.63 BAM 2.75
1.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 BAM 3.24
$2 BAM 3.38
-4.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.21 BAM 2.04
-0.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.5
$2.05 BAM 3.46
0.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.86
$2.83 BAM 4.77
1.77%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.4 BAM 2.36
$1.27 BAM 2.14
10.24%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 BAM 2.1
$1.28 BAM 2.17
-3.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.66
$1.57 BAM 2.65
0.64%
Eggs
$2.92 BAM 4.93
$2.86 BAM 4.83
2.10%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.2 BAM 15.54
$9.16 BAM 15.46
0.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.97 BAM 15.15
$8.84 BAM 14.91
1.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.97 BAM 20.2
$11.98 BAM 20.22
-0.08%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.34
$1.4 BAM 2.36
-0.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.79
$1.59 BAM 2.68
3.77%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BAM 3.29
$1.87 BAM 3.15
4.28%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$1.96 BAM 3.3
2.55%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.16 BAM 1.95
2.59%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.21
$1.13 BAM 1.91
15.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.15 BAM 1.95
10.43%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.71 BAM 1.2
8.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.8 BAM 6.41
$3.8 BAM 6.42
-
Wine (Bottle)
$7.08 BAM 11.95
$4.67 BAM 7.88
51.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 BAM 1.18
$0.7 BAM 1.18
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$1.14 BAM 1.92
-0.88%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.42 BAM 2.39
$1.77 BAM 2.99
-19.77%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.2 BAM 61.1
$35.36 BAM 59.7
2.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.41
$1.49 BAM 2.52
-4.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.1 BAM 1.86
$1.05 BAM 1.78
4.76%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.89 BAM 15.01
$7.06 BAM 11.92
25.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.53 BAM 2.59
0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
$29.1K BAM 49.2K
-2.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
1.29%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 BAM 286
$174 BAM 293
-2.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.66
$18.98 BAM 32.04
1.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.22 BAM 39.19
$23.29 BAM 39.3
-0.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.91 BAM 47.11
$29.51 BAM 49.81
-5.42%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.91 BAM 16.72
$11.03 BAM 18.61
-10.15%
Cinema Ticket
$4.66 BAM 7.87
$4.82 BAM 8.13
-3.32%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BAM 405
$206 BAM 348
16.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,633 BAM 6,132
$3,628 BAM 6,123
0.14%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.8 BAM 128
$70.8 BAM 120
7.02%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.95 BAM 62.4
$36.15 BAM 61
2.21%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BAM 150
$88 BAM 149
0.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 211
$111 BAM 188
12.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$461 BAM 779
$260 BAM 439
77.17%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$321 BAM 542
$167 BAM 282
92.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$637 BAM 1,075
$357 BAM 602
78.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 BAM 783
$316 BAM 533
46.75%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,118 BAM 5,262
$2,583 BAM 4,360
20.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,152 BAM 3,632
$1,822 BAM 3,076
18.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Neum
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$825 BAM 1,393
$908 BAM 1,533
-9.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
2.9
73.10%

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Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

Last update for Neum: October 26, 2025

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