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

🙂 Solo nomad: Bijeljina is 10.9% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 19% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bijeljina is 4.5% more expensive than Sarajevo without rent, and 17.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.93 BAM 15.00
$7.27 BAM 12.22
22.83%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.76 BAM 58.4
$35.06 BAM 58.9
-0.86%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.88 BAM 8.20
$9.08 BAM 15.26
-46.26%
Cappuccino
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$2.15 BAM 3.62
-29.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 BAM 2.94
$2.02 BAM 3.39
-13.37%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$1.41 BAM 2.36
-26.24%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.74 BAM 2.92
$2.68 BAM 4.51
-35.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 BAM 4.07
$2.37 BAM 3.99
2.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 BAM 2.73
$1.41 BAM 2.37
14.89%
White Bread (500g)
$1.20 BAM 2.01
$1.27 BAM 2.14
-5.51%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 BAM 2.95
$2.13 BAM 3.58
-17.37%
Eggs
$3.12 BAM 5.24
$3.29 BAM 5.52
-5.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.58 BAM 12.74
$10.46 BAM 17.57
-27.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.91 BAM 13.29
$8.53 BAM 14.34
-7.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.82 BAM 19.85
$13.29 BAM 22.33
-11.06%
Apples (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.73
$1.54 BAM 2.59
5.84%
Banana (1kg)
$1.86 BAM 3.12
$1.88 BAM 3.16
-1.06%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.84 BAM 3.10
$2.00 BAM 3.35
-8.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.69 BAM 4.52
$2.37 BAM 3.98
13.50%
Potato (1kg)
$1.60 BAM 2.69
$1.09 BAM 1.83
46.79%
Onion (1kg)
$1.40 BAM 2.36
$1.15 BAM 1.94
21.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.13 BAM 1.90
$1.23 BAM 2.06
-8.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 BAM 1.05
$0.80 BAM 1.35
-22.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.78 BAM 6.36
$3.57 BAM 6.00
5.88%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.11 BAM 15.30
$8.87 BAM 14.91
2.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BAM 1.55
$1.04 BAM 1.75
-11.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 BAM 2.51
$1.26 BAM 2.11
18.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.43 BAM 4.08
$1.09 BAM 1.83
122.94%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.74 BAM 29.80
$31.73 BAM 53.3
-44.09%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.48 BAM 2.49
$1.51 BAM 2.54
-1.99%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.88
$0.77 BAM 1.29
-32.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.94 BAM 20.05
$8.67 BAM 14.56
37.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 BAM 2.38
$1.55 BAM 2.60
-8.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.7K BAM 44.9K
$27.0K BAM 45.4K
-1.11%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BAM 44.1K
$25.7K BAM 43.2K
2.15%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$140 BAM 236
$198 BAM 333
-29.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.91 BAM 31.77
$18.55 BAM 31.16
1.94%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.89 BAM 41.82
$33.07 BAM 55.6
-24.74%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.72 BAM 51.6
$35.96 BAM 60.4
-14.57%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.99 BAM 15.11
$16.34 BAM 27.46
-44.98%
Cinema Ticket
$5.07 BAM 8.52
$6.90 BAM 11.58
-26.52%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$209 BAM 351
$253 BAM 425
-17.28%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,304 BAM 5,551
$3,426 BAM 5,756
-3.57%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.3 BAM 96.3
$89.7 BAM 151
-36.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.00 BAM 45.35
$37.15 BAM 62.4
-27.32%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$132 BAM 222
$109 BAM 183
21.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$124 BAM 208
$101 BAM 170
22.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$258 BAM 434
$436 BAM 733
-40.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 BAM 290
$303 BAM 509
-42.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 BAM 610
$908 BAM 1,525
-60.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$294 BAM 494
$581 BAM 976
-49.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,908 BAM 3,206
$3,402 BAM 5,716
-43.91%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,402 BAM 2,355
$2,383 BAM 4,003
-41.16%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$776 BAM 1,303
$1,011 BAM 1,698
-23.27%
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 Sarajevo: February 28, 2026

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