Cost of Living Comparison Between Bijeljina and Zenica Cost of Living Comparison Between Bijeljina and Zenica

🙂 Solo nomad: Bijeljina is 1.2% cheaper than Zenica without rent, and 10% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bijeljina is 48.8% more expensive than Zenica without rent, and 19.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.04 BAM 15.26
$6.95 BAM 11.73
30.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.71 BAM 58.6
$18.79 BAM 31.72
84.73%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.15 BAM 8.69
$4.22 BAM 7.13
22.04%
Cappuccino
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$1.58 BAM 2.67
-8.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.79 BAM 3.02
$1.81 BAM 3.06
-1.10%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.07 BAM 1.81
$1.19 BAM 2.02
-10.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BAM 3.01
$2.05 BAM 3.46
-12.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.32 BAM 3.91
$2.12 BAM 3.57
9.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.55 BAM 2.61
$1.22 BAM 2.06
27.05%
White Bread (500g)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$0.9 BAM 1.52
33.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 BAM 2.94
$1.75 BAM 2.96
-0.57%
Eggs
$3.12 BAM 5.27
$2.74 BAM 4.62
13.87%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.91 BAM 13.35
$7.78 BAM 13.13
1.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.37 BAM 14.13
$7.3 BAM 12.33
14.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.17 BAM 20.54
$12.96 BAM 21.88
-6.10%
Apples (1kg)
$1.68 BAM 2.83
$1.34 BAM 2.27
25.37%
Banana (1kg)
$1.94 BAM 3.27
$1.64 BAM 2.76
18.29%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 BAM 3.07
$1.53 BAM 2.58
18.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.65 BAM 4.48
$1.84 BAM 3.11
44.02%
Potato (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.75
$1.01 BAM 1.7
61.39%
Onion (1kg)
$1.47 BAM 2.47
$1.26 BAM 2.13
16.67%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.12 BAM 1.89
$0.57 BAM 0.95
96.49%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.63 BAM 1.06
$0.77 BAM 1.3
-18.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.74 BAM 6.31
$3.49 BAM 5.89
7.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.91 BAM 15.04
$6.06 BAM 10.23
47.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 BAM 1.41
$0.87 BAM 1.47
-3.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 BAM 2.52
$1.01 BAM 1.71
47.52%
🚌 Getting Around
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.33 BAM 3.94
$0.84 BAM 1.43
177.38%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$17.34 BAM 29.26
$31.87 BAM 53.8
-45.59%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.5 BAM 2.54
$1.64 BAM 2.77
-8.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.88
$0.82 BAM 1.38
-36.59%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$12.03 BAM 20.3
$9.1 BAM 15.37
32.20%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BAM 2.47
$1.49 BAM 2.52
-2.01%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
$23.6K BAM 39.9K
10.84%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K BAM 44.1K
$25.8K BAM 43.6K
1.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$142 BAM 240
$170 BAM 288
-16.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.3 BAM 32.58
$18.95 BAM 31.98
1.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.39 BAM 41.17
$24.2 BAM 40.85
0.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.25 BAM 52.7
$24.28 BAM 40.98
28.71%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.93 BAM 15.07
$14.86 BAM 25.09
-39.91%
Cinema Ticket
$5.08 BAM 8.58
$4.77 BAM 8.06
6.50%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$207 BAM 349
$155 BAM 262
33.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,333 BAM 5,625
$3,244 BAM 5,475
2.74%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.8 BAM 96
$50.8 BAM 85.8
11.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.77 BAM 45.18
$30.82 BAM 52
-13.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$132 BAM 223
$94.7 BAM 160
39.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$122 BAM 205
$89 BAM 150
36.50%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$260 BAM 438
$194 BAM 327
34.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 BAM 291
$147 BAM 248
17.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BAM 614
$280 BAM 473
29.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$296 BAM 500
$208 BAM 351
42.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,871 BAM 3,158
$1,637 BAM 2,764
14.27%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,421 BAM 2,399
$1,311 BAM 2,213
8.40%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bijeljina
Zenica
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$777 BAM 1,312
$757 BAM 1,277
2.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
3
100.00%

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

Last update for Bijeljina: October 29, 2025

Last update for Zenica: October 27, 2025

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