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

🙂 Solo nomad: Bijeljina is 3.8% cheaper than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 3.1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bijeljina is 3.1% more expensive than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 3.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.93 BAM 15.00
$7.22 BAM 12.13
23.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.76 BAM 58.4
$35.24 BAM 59.2
-1.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.88 BAM 8.20
$5.47 BAM 9.20
-10.79%
Cappuccino
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.74 BAM 2.92
-13.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BAM 2.94
$2.05 BAM 3.45
-14.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$1.35 BAM 2.27
-22.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.74 BAM 2.92
$2.42 BAM 4.06
-28.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 BAM 4.07
$2.05 BAM 3.44
18.05%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 BAM 2.73
$1.37 BAM 2.29
18.25%
White Bread (500g)
$1.20 BAM 2.01
$1.34 BAM 2.25
-10.45%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 BAM 2.95
$2.07 BAM 3.48
-14.98%
Eggs
$3.12 BAM 5.24
$3.14 BAM 5.28
-0.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.58 BAM 12.74
$9.84 BAM 16.54
-22.97%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.91 BAM 13.29
$8.13 BAM 13.65
-2.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.82 BAM 19.85
$13.48 BAM 22.64
-12.31%
Apples (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.73
$1.55 BAM 2.61
5.16%
Banana (1kg)
$1.86 BAM 3.12
$1.69 BAM 2.85
10.06%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.84 BAM 3.10
$1.80 BAM 3.03
2.22%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.69 BAM 4.52
$1.72 BAM 2.88
56.40%
Potato (1kg)
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.13 BAM 1.89
41.59%
Onion (1kg)
$1.40 BAM 2.36
$1.17 BAM 1.96
19.66%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.13 BAM 1.90
$0.98 BAM 1.64
15.31%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 BAM 1.05
$1.02 BAM 1.71
-39.22%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.78 BAM 6.36
$3.59 BAM 6.02
5.29%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.11 BAM 15.30
$8.22 BAM 13.81
10.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BAM 1.55
$1.09 BAM 1.83
-15.60%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 BAM 2.51
$1.33 BAM 2.23
12.03%
🚌 Getting Around
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.43 BAM 4.08
$1.78 BAM 2.99
36.52%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.74 BAM 29.80
$35.16 BAM 59.1
-49.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.48 BAM 2.49
$1.43 BAM 2.40
3.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.88
$0.76 BAM 1.28
-31.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.94 BAM 20.05
$10.41 BAM 17.49
14.70%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 BAM 2.38
$1.57 BAM 2.64
-9.55%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.7K BAM 44.9K
$23.9K BAM 40.1K
11.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BAM 44.1K
$25.6K BAM 43.1K
2.49%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$140 BAM 236
$123 BAM 206
14.42%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.91 BAM 31.77
$19.30 BAM 32.43
-2.02%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.89 BAM 41.82
$28.36 BAM 47.64
-12.24%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.72 BAM 51.6
$29.99 BAM 50.4
2.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.99 BAM 15.11
$10.75 BAM 18.05
-16.37%
Cinema Ticket
$5.07 BAM 8.52
$5.62 BAM 9.45
-9.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$209 BAM 351
$154 BAM 259
35.75%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,304 BAM 5,551
$3,317 BAM 5,572
-0.38%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.3 BAM 96.3
$91.9 BAM 154
-37.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.00 BAM 45.35
$34.69 BAM 58.3
-22.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$132 BAM 222
$96.6 BAM 162
36.85%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$124 BAM 208
$99.9 BAM 168
23.63%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$258 BAM 434
$222 BAM 373
16.38%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 BAM 290
$195 BAM 328
-11.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 BAM 610
$264 BAM 444
37.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$294 BAM 494
$224 BAM 377
31.04%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,908 BAM 3,206
$1,860 BAM 3,124
2.61%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,402 BAM 2,355
$1,416 BAM 2,379
-0.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bijeljina
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$776 BAM 1,303
$739 BAM 1,241
4.97%
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: March 3, 2026

Last update for Istočno Sarajevo: March 1, 2026

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