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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 3.7% more expensive than Trebinje without rent, and 29.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 14.3% more expensive than Trebinje without rent, and 17.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BAM 15.03
$8.39 BAM 13.92
7.87%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.16 BAM 70.0
$27.88 BAM 46.29
51.22%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.96 BAM 14.87
$8.99 BAM 14.92
-0.33%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.74
$1.21 BAM 2.00
36.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.35
$1.80 BAM 2.98
12.22%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BAM 2.00
$1.20 BAM 1.99
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.02 BAM 3.36
$2.12 BAM 3.51
-4.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.72 BAM 4.51
$1.76 BAM 2.92
54.55%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.40 BAM 2.32
$1.20 BAM 2.00
16.67%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 BAM 2.04
$0.91 BAM 1.51
35.16%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.73
$1.63 BAM 2.71
1.23%
Eggs
$2.91 BAM 4.84
$2.72 BAM 4.51
6.99%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.29 BAM 15.42
$9.17 BAM 15.21
1.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.77 BAM 14.56
$5.86 BAM 9.74
49.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.13 BAM 20.13
$12.07 BAM 20.04
0.50%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.30
$1.32 BAM 2.19
5.30%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.72
$1.58 BAM 2.62
3.80%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 BAM 3.10
$1.21 BAM 2.01
54.55%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 BAM 3.26
$1.56 BAM 2.59
26.28%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.00
$1.03 BAM 1.70
17.48%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.17
$1.25 BAM 2.08
4.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BAM 2.13
$0.85 BAM 1.41
51.76%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$0.67 BAM 1.12
5.97%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BAM 6.30
$3.63 BAM 6.02
4.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.17 BAM 13.56
$6.04 BAM 10.02
35.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BAM 1.26
$0.72 BAM 1.19
5.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.81
$1.09 BAM 1.80
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🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.37 BAM 2.28
$1.83 BAM 3.04
-25.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.39 BAM 60.4
$36.02 BAM 59.8
1.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.16 BAM 1.92
30.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.10 BAM 1.83
$0.51 BAM 0.85
115.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.82 BAM 14.64
$9.05 BAM 15.02
-2.54%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BAM 2.51
$1.46 BAM 2.42
3.42%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
$28.1K BAM 46.6K
3.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
$27.3K BAM 45.3K
-2.50%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$171 BAM 284
$87.2 BAM 145
96.00%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.88 BAM 31.33
$19.10 BAM 31.70
-1.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.40 BAM 38.84
$23.67 BAM 39.30
-1.14%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.35 BAM 47.06
$33.35 BAM 55.4
-14.99%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.16 BAM 16.86
$10.90 BAM 18.09
-6.79%
Cinema Ticket
$4.64 BAM 7.70
$2.89 BAM 4.80
60.55%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$242 BAM 401
$117 BAM 194
106.89%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,715 BAM 6,167
$3,664 BAM 6,082
1.41%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.2 BAM 123
$73.8 BAM 123
0.47%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.61 BAM 60.8
$36.98 BAM 61.4
-1.00%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.9 BAM 151
$89.6 BAM 149
1.41%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$126 BAM 209
$118 BAM 196
6.71%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 747
$296 BAM 491
52.08%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$325 BAM 539
$174 BAM 288
87.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$655 BAM 1,087
$530 BAM 879
23.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$469 BAM 778
$385 BAM 639
21.89%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,009 BAM 4,995
$2,547 BAM 4,229
18.11%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,041 BAM 3,389
$1,824 BAM 3,028
11.91%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Trebinje
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$876 BAM 1,454
$897 BAM 1,488
-2.32%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
5.02
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Banja Luka: April 12, 2026

Last update for Trebinje: April 11, 2026

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