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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 12.8% more expensive than Tuzla without rent, and 28.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 15.7% more expensive than Tuzla without rent, and 24.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.79 BAM 14.83
$5.38 BAM 9.08
63.38%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.55 BAM 70.1
$30.03 BAM 50.7
38.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$5.88 BAM 9.93
51.53%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.78
$1.6 BAM 2.69
3.12%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 BAM 3.24
$1.81 BAM 3.06
6.08%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.01 BAM 1.7
18.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.5
$2.33 BAM 3.93
-11.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.86
$2.01 BAM 3.39
43.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.4 BAM 2.36
$1.21 BAM 2.04
15.70%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 BAM 2.1
$0.97 BAM 1.64
27.84%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.66
$2.18 BAM 3.68
-27.52%
Eggs
$2.92 BAM 4.93
$2.54 BAM 4.28
14.96%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.2 BAM 15.54
$8.03 BAM 13.55
14.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.97 BAM 15.15
$7.53 BAM 12.71
19.12%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.97 BAM 20.2
$11 BAM 18.57
8.82%
Apples (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.34
$1.18 BAM 1.99
17.80%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.79
$1.63 BAM 2.75
1.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.95 BAM 3.29
$1.51 BAM 2.55
29.14%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$1.18 BAM 1.99
70.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$0.95 BAM 1.6
25.26%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.21
$0.9 BAM 1.51
45.56%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$0.83 BAM 1.39
53.01%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.68 BAM 1.14
13.24%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.8 BAM 6.41
$3.61 BAM 6.1
5.26%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.08 BAM 11.95
$4.78 BAM 8.07
48.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 BAM 1.18
$0.76 BAM 1.29
-7.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$0.93 BAM 1.57
21.51%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.42 BAM 2.39
$1.44 BAM 2.43
-1.39%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.2 BAM 61.1
$48.01 BAM 81
-24.60%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.41
$1.73 BAM 2.93
-17.34%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.1 BAM 1.86
$0.56 BAM 0.94
96.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.89 BAM 15.01
$5.74 BAM 9.69
54.88%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.61
$1.45 BAM 2.45
6.21%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
$29.6K BAM 49.9K
-4.30%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
$23.2K BAM 39.2K
14.35%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 BAM 286
$141 BAM 238
20.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.66
$18.4 BAM 31.05
5.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.22 BAM 39.19
$26.29 BAM 44.37
-11.68%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$27.91 BAM 47.11
$30.67 BAM 51.8
-9.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.91 BAM 16.72
$8.87 BAM 14.98
11.72%
Cinema Ticket
$4.66 BAM 7.87
$5.9 BAM 9.96
-21.02%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 BAM 405
$172 BAM 290
39.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,633 BAM 6,132
$2,313 BAM 3,905
57.03%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.8 BAM 128
$71.6 BAM 121
5.93%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.95 BAM 62.4
$40.63 BAM 68.6
-9.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BAM 150
$85.5 BAM 144
3.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 211
$74.1 BAM 125
69.04%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$461 BAM 779
$265 BAM 447
74.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$321 BAM 542
$191 BAM 323
68.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$637 BAM 1,075
$347 BAM 586
83.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 BAM 783
$268 BAM 452
73.23%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,118 BAM 5,262
$2,627 BAM 4,433
18.69%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,152 BAM 3,632
$1,858 BAM 3,137
15.81%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$825 BAM 1,393
$904 BAM 1,526
-8.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
4.23
18.68%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

Last update for Tuzla: October 29, 2025

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