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

😐 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 27.2% more expensive than Zenica without rent, and 30.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 8.8% more expensive than Zenica without rent, and 34.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.67 BAM 14.65
$7.26 BAM 12.27
19.42%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.02 BAM 71.0
$19.01 BAM 32.12
121.04%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.61 BAM 14.55
$4.18 BAM 7.06
105.98%
Cappuccino
$1.64 BAM 2.77
$1.65 BAM 2.78
-0.61%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BAM 3.38
$1.80 BAM 3.05
11.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$1.15 BAM 1.94
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.00 BAM 3.38
$2.11 BAM 3.57
-5.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.81 BAM 4.75
$2.11 BAM 3.56
33.18%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 BAM 2.31
$1.27 BAM 2.15
7.87%
White Bread (500g)
$1.29 BAM 2.18
$0.84 BAM 1.42
53.57%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.78
$1.73 BAM 2.92
-4.62%
Eggs
$2.86 BAM 4.83
$2.79 BAM 4.71
2.51%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.53 BAM 16.10
$7.76 BAM 13.11
22.81%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.95 BAM 15.12
$7.43 BAM 12.56
20.46%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.91 BAM 20.13
$12.58 BAM 21.25
-5.33%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$1.36 BAM 2.30
6.62%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 BAM 2.74
$1.69 BAM 2.86
-4.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 BAM 3.13
$1.59 BAM 2.68
16.35%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.95 BAM 3.30
$1.89 BAM 3.19
3.17%
Potato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 2.02
$1.01 BAM 1.70
17.82%
Onion (1kg)
$1.29 BAM 2.19
$1.30 BAM 2.21
-0.77%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 BAM 2.06
$0.62 BAM 1.04
96.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.78 BAM 1.31
$0.74 BAM 1.24
5.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.76 BAM 6.36
$3.50 BAM 5.92
7.43%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.01 BAM 13.54
$6.06 BAM 10.25
32.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.69 BAM 1.17
$0.85 BAM 1.44
-18.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.85
$0.95 BAM 1.60
14.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.33
$0.84 BAM 1.42
64.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.64 BAM 61.9
$32.27 BAM 54.5
13.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.43
$1.59 BAM 2.68
-9.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.16 BAM 1.95
$0.76 BAM 1.29
52.63%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.00 BAM 15.21
$9.10 BAM 15.39
-1.10%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BAM 2.52
$1.50 BAM 2.54
-0.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K BAM 49.1K
$24.1K BAM 40.7K
20.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K BAM 44.6K
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
-0.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$170 BAM 287
$164 BAM 278
3.23%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.16 BAM 32.38
$19.18 BAM 32.42
-0.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.63 BAM 39.93
$24.41 BAM 41.25
-3.20%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.58 BAM 48.30
$24.34 BAM 41.13
17.42%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.20 BAM 17.23
$14.80 BAM 25.01
-31.08%
Cinema Ticket
$4.65 BAM 7.86
$4.75 BAM 8.02
-2.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$235 BAM 396
$155 BAM 262
51.30%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,723 BAM 6,292
$3,288 BAM 5,557
13.23%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$73.8 BAM 125
$51.4 BAM 86.9
43.63%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.92 BAM 62.4
$31.07 BAM 52.5
18.83%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.7 BAM 150
$93.6 BAM 158
-5.24%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 212
$90.5 BAM 153
38.73%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$449 BAM 758
$194 BAM 328
131.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$326 BAM 552
$145 BAM 246
124.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$653 BAM 1,104
$276 BAM 467
136.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$479 BAM 809
$209 BAM 353
129.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,090 BAM 5,222
$1,622 BAM 2,742
90.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,087 BAM 3,527
$1,327 BAM 2,242
57.32%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Zenica
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$874 BAM 1,476
$751 BAM 1,270
16.26%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
3
67.33%

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

Last update for Banja Luka: January 13, 2026

Last update for Zenica: January 11, 2026

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