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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 7.2% more expensive than Tesanj without rent, and 31.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 9.7% more expensive than Tesanj without rent, and 26.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BAM 15.03
$3.46 BAM 5.75
161.56%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.16 BAM 70.0
$16.75 BAM 27.80
151.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.96 BAM 14.87
$2.92 BAM 4.84
206.85%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.74
$0.84 BAM 1.39
96.43%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.35
$1.46 BAM 2.42
38.36%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BAM 2.00
$0.85 BAM 1.41
41.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.02 BAM 3.36
$2.07 BAM 3.44
-2.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.72 BAM 4.51
$1.81 BAM 3.00
50.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.40 BAM 2.32
$0.82 BAM 1.35
70.73%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 BAM 2.04
$0.84 BAM 1.39
46.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.73
$2.39 BAM 3.97
-30.96%
Eggs
$2.91 BAM 4.84
$2.88 BAM 4.78
1.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.29 BAM 15.42
$9.69 BAM 16.09
-4.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.77 BAM 14.56
$7.53 BAM 12.49
16.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.13 BAM 20.13
$13.25 BAM 21.99
-8.45%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.30
$1.29 BAM 2.14
7.75%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.72
$1.63 BAM 2.71
0.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 BAM 3.10
$1.87 BAM 3.10
-
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 BAM 3.26
$1.66 BAM 2.75
18.67%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.00
$0.81 BAM 1.34
49.38%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.17
$0.70 BAM 1.16
87.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BAM 2.13
$0.99 BAM 1.64
30.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$0.95 BAM 1.58
-25.26%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BAM 6.30
$3.64 BAM 6.04
4.12%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.17 BAM 13.56
$8.28 BAM 13.75
-1.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BAM 1.26
$1.19 BAM 1.98
-36.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.81
$1.96 BAM 3.26
-44.39%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.37 BAM 2.28
$1.76 BAM 2.92
-22.16%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.39 BAM 60.4
$35.66 BAM 59.2
2.05%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.15 BAM 1.91
31.30%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.10 BAM 1.83
$0.52 BAM 0.86
111.54%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.82 BAM 14.64
$10.79 BAM 17.90
-18.26%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.50 BAM 2.49
0.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
$23.2K BAM 38.5K
25.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
$26.0K BAM 43.1K
2.56%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$171 BAM 284
$123 BAM 204
38.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.88 BAM 31.33
$19.35 BAM 32.13
-2.43%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.40 BAM 38.84
$28.23 BAM 46.86
-17.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.35 BAM 47.06
$29.81 BAM 49.48
-4.90%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.16 BAM 16.86
$10.96 BAM 18.19
-7.30%
Cinema Ticket
$4.64 BAM 7.70
$2.87 BAM 4.76
61.67%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$242 BAM 401
$152 BAM 252
59.26%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,715 BAM 6,167
$3,265 BAM 5,420
13.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.2 BAM 123
$69.6 BAM 116
6.50%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.61 BAM 60.8
$34.63 BAM 57.5
5.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.9 BAM 151
$97.9 BAM 162
-7.12%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$126 BAM 209
$119 BAM 197
6.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 747
$258 BAM 429
74.40%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$325 BAM 539
$167 BAM 278
94.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$655 BAM 1,087
$368 BAM 611
77.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$469 BAM 778
$312 BAM 519
50.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,009 BAM 4,995
$2,515 BAM 4,174
19.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,041 BAM 3,389
$1,754 BAM 2,912
16.36%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Tesanj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$876 BAM 1,454
$710 BAM 1,179
23.32%
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Tesanj: April 13, 2026

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