Cost of Living Comparison Between Bijeljina and Istočno Sarajevo Cost of Living Comparison Between Bijeljina and Istočno Sarajevo

😐 Solo nomad: Bijeljina is 1.5% more expensive than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 1.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bijeljina is 9.8% more expensive than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 4.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.04 BAM 15.26
$7.24 BAM 12.21
24.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.71 BAM 58.6
$35.57 BAM 60
-2.42%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.15 BAM 8.69
$5.5 BAM 9.28
-6.36%
Cappuccino
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$1.8 BAM 3.03
-19.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.79 BAM 3.02
$2.1 BAM 3.54
-14.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.07 BAM 1.81
$1.42 BAM 2.39
-24.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BAM 3.01
$2.37 BAM 4.01
-24.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.32 BAM 3.91
$2.01 BAM 3.39
15.42%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.55 BAM 2.61
$1.35 BAM 2.28
14.81%
White Bread (500g)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.4 BAM 2.36
-14.29%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 BAM 2.94
$2.16 BAM 3.64
-19.44%
Eggs
$3.12 BAM 5.27
$3.21 BAM 5.41
-2.80%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.91 BAM 13.35
$9.76 BAM 16.47
-18.95%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.37 BAM 14.13
$8.13 BAM 13.72
2.95%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.17 BAM 20.54
$13.13 BAM 22.16
-7.31%
Apples (1kg)
$1.68 BAM 2.83
$1.47 BAM 2.49
14.29%
Banana (1kg)
$1.94 BAM 3.27
$1.6 BAM 2.71
21.25%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 BAM 3.07
$1.73 BAM 2.92
5.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.65 BAM 4.48
$1.76 BAM 2.97
50.57%
Potato (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.75
$1.08 BAM 1.82
50.93%
Onion (1kg)
$1.47 BAM 2.47
$1.2 BAM 2.03
22.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.12 BAM 1.89
$0.91 BAM 1.54
23.08%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.63 BAM 1.06
$1.01 BAM 1.7
-37.62%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.74 BAM 6.31
$3.68 BAM 6.2
1.63%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$8.28 BAM 13.98
7.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 BAM 1.41
$1.1 BAM 1.86
-23.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 BAM 2.52
$1.32 BAM 2.24
12.88%
🚌 Getting Around
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.33 BAM 3.94
$1.81 BAM 3.06
28.73%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.34 BAM 29.26
$35.09 BAM 59.2
-50.58%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.5 BAM 2.54
$1.5 BAM 2.54
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.88
$0.76 BAM 1.29
-31.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.03 BAM 20.3
$10.51 BAM 17.74
14.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BAM 2.47
$1.5 BAM 2.54
-2.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
$23.7K BAM 40K
10.53%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K BAM 44.1K
$25.9K BAM 43.7K
0.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$142 BAM 240
$121 BAM 204
17.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.3 BAM 32.58
$18.82 BAM 31.77
2.55%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.39 BAM 41.17
$28.41 BAM 47.95
-14.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.25 BAM 52.7
$29.28 BAM 49.41
6.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.93 BAM 15.07
$10.87 BAM 18.36
-17.85%
Cinema Ticket
$5.08 BAM 8.58
$5.62 BAM 9.49
-9.61%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$207 BAM 349
$153 BAM 259
34.78%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,333 BAM 5,625
$3,248 BAM 5,482
2.62%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.8 BAM 96
$90.2 BAM 152
-37.01%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.77 BAM 45.18
$35.44 BAM 59.8
-24.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$132 BAM 223
$99.5 BAM 168
32.62%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$103 BAM 174
17.57%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$260 BAM 438
$222 BAM 375
16.82%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 BAM 291
$195 BAM 329
-11.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BAM 614
$262 BAM 442
39.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$296 BAM 500
$219 BAM 369
35.39%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,871 BAM 3,158
$1,714 BAM 2,894
9.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,421 BAM 2,399
$1,404 BAM 2,370
1.21%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$777 BAM 1,312
$721 BAM 1,218
7.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
3.8
57.89%

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

Last update for Bijeljina: October 29, 2025

Last update for Istočno Sarajevo: October 28, 2025

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