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

🙂 Solo nomad: Banja Luka is 5.7% cheaper than Zepce without rent, and 15.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Banja Luka is 14.8% more expensive than Zepce without rent, and 10.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.61 BAM 14.46
$8.82 BAM 14.82
-2.38%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.52 BAM 69.8
$42.52 BAM 71.4
-2.35%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$8.87 BAM 14.91
-2.25%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.67 BAM 2.80
-4.19%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.29
$2.02 BAM 3.39
-2.97%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.00
$1.17 BAM 1.96
1.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 BAM 3.56
$2.03 BAM 3.42
4.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.84
$2.73 BAM 4.58
5.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.41 BAM 2.37
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.28 BAM 2.15
$1.25 BAM 2.09
2.40%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.63
$1.59 BAM 2.68
-1.26%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.82
$2.90 BAM 4.88
-1.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.60 BAM 16.12
$9.53 BAM 16.01
0.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 BAM 14.85
$8.87 BAM 14.91
-0.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.95 BAM 20.08
$12.15 BAM 20.41
-1.65%
Apples (1kg)
$1.45 BAM 2.44
$1.40 BAM 2.34
3.57%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.67
$1.63 BAM 2.73
-2.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 BAM 3.17
$1.85 BAM 3.11
2.16%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.24
$2.03 BAM 3.41
-4.93%
Potato (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.21 BAM 2.03
4.13%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.10
$1.25 BAM 2.10
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$1.29 BAM 2.16
-2.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.30
$0.71 BAM 1.20
8.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.66 BAM 6.14
$3.71 BAM 6.24
-1.35%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 13.97
$7.90 BAM 13.27
5.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$0.70 BAM 1.17
1.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.14 BAM 1.92
-4.39%
🚌 Getting Around
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 BAM 2.31
$1.76 BAM 2.96
-21.59%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.66 BAM 61.6
$35.10 BAM 59.0
4.44%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.42
$1.48 BAM 2.49
-2.70%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$1.10 BAM 1.85
4.55%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.10 BAM 15.29
$9.02 BAM 15.15
0.89%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.54 BAM 2.60
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
0.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
$26.7K BAM 44.8K
2.00%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 290
$172 BAM 289
0.26%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 BAM 31.89
$18.74 BAM 31.48
1.28%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 BAM 39.38
$23.69 BAM 39.79
-1.06%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.22 BAM 47.41
$29.75 BAM 49.98
-5.14%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.97 BAM 16.75
$11.08 BAM 18.61
-10.02%
Cinema Ticket
$4.74 BAM 7.97
$2.97 BAM 4.99
59.60%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 BAM 396
$242 BAM 407
-2.66%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,627 BAM 6,093
$3,628 BAM 6,096
-0.04%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.8 BAM 126
$75.9 BAM 128
-1.51%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.98 BAM 60.4
$36.75 BAM 61.7
-2.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.2 BAM 148
$89.5 BAM 150
-1.45%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$126 BAM 212
-3.19%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$450 BAM 755
$263 BAM 442
71.00%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 538
$172 BAM 290
85.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$652 BAM 1,095
$368 BAM 618
77.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$474 BAM 796
$309 BAM 520
53.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 BAM 5,074
$2,367 BAM 3,976
27.61%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,999 BAM 3,358
$1,523 BAM 2,558
31.24%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banja Luka
Zepce
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$882 BAM 1,482
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
5.02
-

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Last update for Banja Luka: March 2, 2026

Last update for Zepce: February 28, 2026

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