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

🙂 Solo nomad: Bijeljina is 11.4% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 20.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bijeljina is 6.7% more expensive than Sarajevo without rent, and 15.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.04 BAM 15.26
$6.88 BAM 11.6
31.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.71 BAM 58.6
$35.59 BAM 60.1
-2.47%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.15 BAM 8.69
$9.06 BAM 15.29
-43.16%
Cappuccino
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$2.04 BAM 3.44
-28.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.79 BAM 3.02
$2.01 BAM 3.39
-10.95%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.07 BAM 1.81
$1.42 BAM 2.4
-24.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BAM 3.01
$2.69 BAM 4.54
-33.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.32 BAM 3.91
$2.41 BAM 4.07
-3.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bijeljina
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
$1.26 BAM 2.12
-4.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 BAM 2.94
$2.14 BAM 3.61
-18.69%
Eggs
$3.12 BAM 5.27
$3.31 BAM 5.59
-5.74%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.91 BAM 13.35
$10.28 BAM 17.36
-23.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.37 BAM 14.13
$8.66 BAM 14.62
-3.35%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.17 BAM 20.54
$13.52 BAM 22.81
-9.99%
Apples (1kg)
$1.68 BAM 2.83
$1.54 BAM 2.6
9.09%
Banana (1kg)
$1.94 BAM 3.27
$1.86 BAM 3.13
4.30%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 BAM 3.07
$2.07 BAM 3.49
-12.08%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.65 BAM 4.48
$2.38 BAM 4.03
11.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.75
$1.13 BAM 1.91
44.25%
Onion (1kg)
$1.47 BAM 2.47
$1.15 BAM 1.93
27.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.12 BAM 1.89
$1.29 BAM 2.17
-13.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.63 BAM 1.06
$0.8 BAM 1.35
-21.25%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.74 BAM 6.31
$3.73 BAM 6.3
0.27%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$8.66 BAM 14.62
2.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 BAM 1.41
$1.06 BAM 1.79
-20.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 BAM 2.52
$1.26 BAM 2.12
18.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.33 BAM 3.94
$1.04 BAM 1.75
124.04%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.34 BAM 29.26
$31.02 BAM 52.4
-44.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.5 BAM 2.54
$1.44 BAM 2.44
4.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.88
$0.78 BAM 1.31
-33.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.03 BAM 20.3
$8.86 BAM 14.96
35.78%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BAM 2.47
$1.54 BAM 2.6
-5.19%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
$27K BAM 45.6K
-3.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K BAM 44.1K
$25.6K BAM 43.2K
1.92%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$142 BAM 240
$198 BAM 334
-28.19%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.3 BAM 32.58
$18.72 BAM 31.6
3.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.39 BAM 41.17
$33.58 BAM 56.7
-27.37%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.25 BAM 52.7
$35.54 BAM 60
-12.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.93 BAM 15.07
$16.43 BAM 27.73
-45.65%
Cinema Ticket
$5.08 BAM 8.58
$7.01 BAM 11.83
-27.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$207 BAM 349
$252 BAM 425
-17.79%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,333 BAM 5,625
$3,364 BAM 5,678
-0.92%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.8 BAM 96
$90.8 BAM 153
-37.37%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.77 BAM 45.18
$36.73 BAM 62
-27.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$132 BAM 223
$110 BAM 185
20.26%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$103 BAM 174
17.77%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$260 BAM 438
$441 BAM 745
-41.16%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 BAM 291
$307 BAM 518
-43.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BAM 614
$896 BAM 1,512
-59.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$296 BAM 500
$584 BAM 986
-49.33%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,871 BAM 3,158
$3,420 BAM 5,773
-45.29%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,421 BAM 2,399
$2,203 BAM 3,718
-35.48%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bijeljina
Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$777 BAM 1,312
$950 BAM 1,603
-18.15%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
3.8
57.89%

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Last update for Bijeljina: October 29, 2025

Last update for Sarajevo: October 27, 2025

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