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

🙂 Solo nomad: Bijeljina is 5.1% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 15.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bijeljina is 4.3% more expensive than Banja Luka without rent, and 12.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.93 BAM 15.00
$8.61 BAM 14.46
3.72%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.76 BAM 58.4
$41.52 BAM 69.8
-16.28%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.88 BAM 8.20
$8.67 BAM 14.56
-43.71%
Cappuccino
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.60 BAM 2.69
-5.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BAM 2.94
$1.96 BAM 3.29
-10.71%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$1.19 BAM 2.00
-12.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.74 BAM 2.92
$2.12 BAM 3.56
-17.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 BAM 4.07
$2.88 BAM 4.84
-15.97%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 BAM 2.73
$1.41 BAM 2.37
14.89%
White Bread (500g)
$1.20 BAM 2.01
$1.28 BAM 2.15
-6.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 BAM 2.95
$1.57 BAM 2.63
12.10%
Eggs
$3.12 BAM 5.24
$2.87 BAM 4.82
8.71%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.58 BAM 12.74
$9.60 BAM 16.12
-21.04%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.91 BAM 13.29
$8.84 BAM 14.85
-10.52%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.82 BAM 19.85
$11.95 BAM 20.08
-1.09%
Apples (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.73
$1.45 BAM 2.44
12.41%
Banana (1kg)
$1.86 BAM 3.12
$1.59 BAM 2.67
16.98%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.84 BAM 3.10
$1.89 BAM 3.17
-2.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.69 BAM 4.52
$1.93 BAM 3.24
39.38%
Potato (1kg)
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.26 BAM 2.11
26.98%
Onion (1kg)
$1.40 BAM 2.36
$1.25 BAM 2.10
12.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.13 BAM 1.90
$1.26 BAM 2.12
-10.32%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 BAM 1.05
$0.77 BAM 1.30
-19.48%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.78 BAM 6.36
$3.66 BAM 6.14
3.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.11 BAM 15.30
$8.31 BAM 13.97
9.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BAM 1.55
$0.71 BAM 1.19
29.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 BAM 2.51
$1.09 BAM 1.83
36.70%
🚌 Getting Around
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.43 BAM 4.08
$1.38 BAM 2.31
76.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.74 BAM 29.80
$36.66 BAM 61.6
-51.61%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.48 BAM 2.49
$1.44 BAM 2.42
2.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.88
$1.15 BAM 1.93
-54.78%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.94 BAM 20.05
$9.10 BAM 15.29
31.21%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 BAM 2.38
$1.54 BAM 2.59
-7.79%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.7K BAM 44.9K
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
-7.53%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BAM 44.1K
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
-3.48%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$140 BAM 236
$172 BAM 290
-18.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.91 BAM 31.77
$18.98 BAM 31.89
-0.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.89 BAM 41.82
$23.44 BAM 39.38
6.19%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.72 BAM 51.6
$28.22 BAM 47.41
8.86%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.99 BAM 15.11
$9.97 BAM 16.75
-9.83%
Cinema Ticket
$5.07 BAM 8.52
$4.74 BAM 7.97
6.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$209 BAM 351
$236 BAM 396
-11.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,304 BAM 5,551
$3,627 BAM 6,093
-8.90%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.3 BAM 96.3
$74.8 BAM 126
-23.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.00 BAM 45.35
$35.98 BAM 60.4
-24.96%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$132 BAM 222
$88.2 BAM 148
49.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$124 BAM 208
$122 BAM 205
1.23%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$258 BAM 434
$450 BAM 755
-42.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 BAM 290
$320 BAM 538
-45.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 BAM 610
$652 BAM 1,095
-44.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$294 BAM 494
$474 BAM 796
-37.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,908 BAM 3,206
$3,020 BAM 5,074
-36.81%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,402 BAM 2,355
$1,999 BAM 3,358
-29.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bijeljina
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$776 BAM 1,303
$882 BAM 1,482
-12.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
5.02
19.52%

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

Last update for Bijeljina: March 3, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: March 2, 2026

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