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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 27.7% more expensive than Tesanj without rent, and 32.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 39% more expensive than Tesanj without rent, and 30.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.46
$3.55 BAM 5.97
142.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 69.8
$16.54 BAM 27.78
151.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$3.02 BAM 5.07
187.09%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$0.85 BAM 1.42
88.24%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.29
$1.43 BAM 2.40
37.06%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.00
$0.92 BAM 1.54
29.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.56
$2.08 BAM 3.50
1.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.84
$1.78 BAM 2.99
61.80%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$0.80 BAM 1.35
76.25%
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.15
$0.92 BAM 1.54
39.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.63
$2.38 BAM 4.00
-34.03%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.82
$2.87 BAM 4.83
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.12
$10.18 BAM 17.11
-5.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.85
$7.22 BAM 12.13
22.44%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.08
$13.44 BAM 22.58
-11.09%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.44
$1.24 BAM 2.08
16.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.67
$1.64 BAM 2.75
-3.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.17
$1.87 BAM 3.14
1.07%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.24
$1.72 BAM 2.90
12.21%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$0.80 BAM 1.34
57.50%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.10
$0.75 BAM 1.27
66.67%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$0.90 BAM 1.52
40.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.94 BAM 1.57
-18.09%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.14
$3.57 BAM 5.99
2.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 13.97
$8.89 BAM 14.94
-6.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$1.21 BAM 2.04
-41.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$2.07 BAM 3.48
-47.34%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Tesanj
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
$34.78 BAM 58.4
5.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.42
$1.19 BAM 2.00
21.01%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$0.55 BAM 0.93
109.09%
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
$1.48 BAM 2.49
4.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
$23.6K BAM 39.6K
22.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
$26.5K BAM 44.5K
2.71%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 290
$121 BAM 204
42.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 31.89
$19.34 BAM 32.49
-1.86%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.38
$29.07 BAM 48.84
-19.37%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.41
$28.98 BAM 48.69
-2.62%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.75
$10.97 BAM 18.43
-9.12%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 7.97
$2.99 BAM 5.02
58.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 396
$151 BAM 253
56.63%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,093
$3,306 BAM 5,554
9.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$72.0 BAM 121
3.88%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.4
$34.62 BAM 58.2
3.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 148
$99.6 BAM 167
-11.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$117 BAM 196
4.50%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 755
$259 BAM 434
73.90%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 538
$173 BAM 290
85.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,095
$363 BAM 610
79.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 796
$313 BAM 526
51.35%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,074
$2,477 BAM 4,162
21.91%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,358
$1,724 BAM 2,896
15.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,482
$721 BAM 1,211
22.36%
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 Tesanj: March 1, 2026

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