Cost of Living Comparison Between Brcko and Banja Luka Cost of Living Comparison Between Brcko and Banja Luka

🙂 Solo nomad: Brcko is 18.1% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 16.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Brcko is 14.8% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 15.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.95 BAM 11.54
$9.05 BAM 15.03
-23.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.72 BAM 59.3
$42.16 BAM 70.0
-15.28%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.54 BAM 9.20
$8.96 BAM 14.87
-38.17%
Cappuccino
$1.77 BAM 2.93
$1.65 BAM 2.74
7.27%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.01 BAM 1.68
$2.02 BAM 3.35
-50.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.72 BAM 1.20
$1.20 BAM 2.00
-40.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.89 BAM 1.48
$2.02 BAM 3.36
-55.94%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 BAM 3.39
$2.72 BAM 4.51
-25.00%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.40 BAM 2.33
$1.40 BAM 2.32
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.15 BAM 1.91
$1.23 BAM 2.04
-6.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.32 BAM 3.85
$1.65 BAM 2.73
40.61%
Eggs
$2.89 BAM 4.79
$2.91 BAM 4.84
-0.69%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.19 BAM 16.91
$9.29 BAM 15.42
9.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.45 BAM 12.37
$8.77 BAM 14.56
-15.05%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.30 BAM 22.08
$12.13 BAM 20.13
9.65%
Apples (1kg)
$1.16 BAM 1.92
$1.39 BAM 2.30
-16.55%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BAM 2.81
$1.64 BAM 2.72
3.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 BAM 3.07
$1.87 BAM 3.10
-1.07%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.86
$1.97 BAM 3.26
-12.69%
Potato (1kg)
$0.85 BAM 1.41
$1.21 BAM 2.00
-29.75%
Onion (1kg)
$0.70 BAM 1.17
$1.31 BAM 2.17
-46.56%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 BAM 1.60
$1.29 BAM 2.13
-25.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 BAM 1.68
$0.71 BAM 1.19
42.25%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.19 BAM 5.30
$3.79 BAM 6.30
-15.83%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.31 BAM 13.80
$8.17 BAM 13.56
1.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.09
$0.76 BAM 1.26
65.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 BAM 3.29
$1.09 BAM 1.81
81.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.19 BAM 1.98
$1.37 BAM 2.28
-13.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.04 BAM 58.2
$36.39 BAM 60.4
-3.71%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 BAM 1.91
$1.51 BAM 2.51
-23.84%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.86
$1.10 BAM 1.83
-52.73%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.49 BAM 17.42
$8.82 BAM 14.64
18.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BAM 2.42
$1.51 BAM 2.51
-3.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.9K BAM 39.6K
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
-17.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K BAM 43.9K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-0.73%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$120 BAM 200
$171 BAM 284
-29.47%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.91 BAM 19.78
$18.88 BAM 31.33
-36.92%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.90 BAM 47.98
$23.40 BAM 38.84
23.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.63 BAM 44.21
$28.35 BAM 47.06
-6.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.77 BAM 17.89
$10.16 BAM 16.86
6.00%
Cinema Ticket
$5.52 BAM 9.16
$4.64 BAM 7.70
18.97%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$149 BAM 248
$242 BAM 401
-38.20%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,279 BAM 5,443
$3,715 BAM 6,167
-11.74%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$23.48 BAM 38.98
$74.2 BAM 123
-68.34%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$17.44 BAM 28.95
$36.61 BAM 60.8
-52.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.0 BAM 144
$90.9 BAM 151
-4.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89.7 BAM 149
$126 BAM 209
-28.92%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$350 BAM 581
$450 BAM 747
-22.24%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$269 BAM 446
$325 BAM 539
-17.21%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$538 BAM 893
$655 BAM 1,087
-17.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$349 BAM 579
$469 BAM 778
-25.65%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,526 BAM 2,533
$3,009 BAM 4,995
-49.29%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,242 BAM 2,062
$2,041 BAM 3,389
-39.15%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Brcko
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$515 BAM 854
$876 BAM 1,454
-41.24%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
5.02
-17.53%

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

Last update for Brcko: April 12, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: April 12, 2026

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