Cost of Living Comparison Between Bijeljina and Medellin Cost of Living Comparison Between Bijeljina and Medellin

😐 Solo nomad: Bijeljina is 10.7% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 8.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bijeljina is 7.1% more expensive than Medellin without rent, and 10.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.63 BAM 14.32
$6.14 COP 22.1K
40.55%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.88 BAM 59.6
$33.05 COP 119.0K
8.56%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.90 BAM 8.13
$7.32 COP 26.4K
-33.06%
Cappuccino
$1.44 BAM 2.39
$1.66 COP 5,971
-13.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 BAM 2.88
$1.10 COP 3,977
58.18%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 BAM 1.74
$0.78 COP 2,815
34.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.81 BAM 3.01
$1.71 COP 6,172
5.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.32 BAM 3.85
$3.17 COP 11.4K
-26.81%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 BAM 2.59
$1.11 COP 4,002
40.54%
White Bread (500g)
$1.22 BAM 2.02
$1.31 COP 4,707
-6.87%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.69 BAM 2.81
$1.38 COP 4,967
22.46%
Eggs
$3.10 BAM 5.15
$2.22 COP 7,989
39.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.01 BAM 13.30
$4.34 COP 15.6K
84.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.32 BAM 13.82
$5.80 COP 20.9K
43.45%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.16 BAM 20.19
$8.98 COP 32.3K
35.41%
Apples (1kg)
$1.68 BAM 2.78
$2.26 COP 8,143
-25.66%
Banana (1kg)
$1.92 BAM 3.18
$1.11 COP 4,013
72.97%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.81 BAM 3.00
$1.46 COP 5,271
23.97%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.67 BAM 4.42
$1.37 COP 4,916
94.89%
Potato (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.63
$1.11 COP 3,999
43.24%
Onion (1kg)
$1.39 BAM 2.31
$1.16 COP 4,188
19.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 BAM 1.96
$0.89 COP 3,202
32.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 BAM 1.03
$0.87 COP 3,116
-28.74%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.89 BAM 6.45
$2.35 COP 8,473
65.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.22 BAM 15.31
$10.86 COP 39.1K
-15.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 BAM 1.44
$1.20 COP 4,319
-27.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.45 BAM 2.40
$2.48 COP 8,923
-41.53%
🚌 Getting Around
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.33 BAM 3.87
$0.79 COP 2,835
194.94%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.52 BAM 29.09
$40.77 COP 146.8K
-57.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.39
$1.42 COP 5,124
1.41%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.86
$1.91 COP 6,882
-72.77%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.68 BAM 19.39
$7.65 COP 27.5K
52.68%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.40 BAM 2.33
$0.97 COP 3,481
44.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.5K BAM 43.9K
$18.1K COP 65.2M
46.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K BAM 42.8K
$26.3K COP 94.7M
-2.00%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$143 BAM 237
$81.3 COP 292.8K
75.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.22 BAM 31.90
$9.63 COP 34.7K
99.58%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.91 BAM 41.34
$24.36 COP 87.7K
2.26%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.85 BAM 51.2
$26.02 COP 93.7K
18.56%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.91 BAM 14.79
$18.92 COP 68.1K
-52.91%
Cinema Ticket
$4.90 BAM 8.14
$3.89 COP 14.0K
25.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$211 BAM 351
$304 COP 1.1M
-30.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,321 BAM 5,513
$5,902 COP 21.3M
-43.73%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.3 BAM 96.7
$58.7 COP 211.3K
-0.73%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.73 BAM 44.37
$32.48 COP 116.9K
-17.70%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$136 BAM 225
$102 COP 366.3K
33.39%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$125 BAM 207
$108 COP 389.4K
15.11%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$261 BAM 434
$474 COP 1.7M
-44.87%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$166 BAM 276
$371 COP 1.3M
-55.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$370 BAM 614
$848 COP 3.1M
-56.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$293 BAM 486
$716 COP 2.6M
-59.11%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,881 BAM 3,123
$2,871 COP 10.3M
-34.49%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,404 BAM 2,331
$1,375 COP 5.0M
2.11%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bijeljina
Medellin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$773 BAM 1,283
$542 COP 1.9M
42.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
13.43
-55.32%

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Last update for Bijeljina: April 13, 2026

Last update for Medellin: April 13, 2026

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