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

😐 Solo nomad: Istočno Sarajevo is 4% more expensive than Bijeljina without rent, and 3.2% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Istočno Sarajevo is 3% cheaper than Bijeljina without rent, and 3.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.22 BAM 12.13
$8.93 BAM 15.00
-19.15%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.24 BAM 59.2
$34.76 BAM 58.4
1.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.47 BAM 9.20
$4.88 BAM 8.20
12.09%
Cappuccino
$1.74 BAM 2.92
$1.51 BAM 2.54
15.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 BAM 3.45
$1.75 BAM 2.94
17.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.35 BAM 2.27
$1.04 BAM 1.75
29.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 BAM 4.06
$1.74 BAM 2.92
39.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 BAM 3.44
$2.42 BAM 4.07
-15.29%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 BAM 2.29
$1.62 BAM 2.73
-15.43%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 BAM 2.25
$1.20 BAM 2.01
11.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.07 BAM 3.48
$1.76 BAM 2.95
17.61%
Eggs
$3.14 BAM 5.28
$3.12 BAM 5.24
0.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.84 BAM 16.54
$7.58 BAM 12.74
29.82%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.13 BAM 13.65
$7.91 BAM 13.29
2.78%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.48 BAM 22.64
$11.82 BAM 19.85
14.04%
Apples (1kg)
$1.55 BAM 2.61
$1.63 BAM 2.73
-4.91%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BAM 2.85
$1.86 BAM 3.12
-9.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.80 BAM 3.03
$1.84 BAM 3.10
-2.17%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.88
$2.69 BAM 4.52
-36.06%
Potato (1kg)
$1.13 BAM 1.89
$1.60 BAM 2.69
-29.38%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 BAM 1.96
$1.40 BAM 2.36
-16.43%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.98 BAM 1.64
$1.13 BAM 1.90
-13.27%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 BAM 1.71
$0.62 BAM 1.05
64.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.59 BAM 6.02
$3.78 BAM 6.36
-5.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.22 BAM 13.81
$9.11 BAM 15.30
-9.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$0.92 BAM 1.55
18.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BAM 2.23
$1.49 BAM 2.51
-10.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.78 BAM 2.99
$2.43 BAM 4.08
-26.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.16 BAM 59.1
$17.74 BAM 29.80
98.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.40
$1.48 BAM 2.49
-3.38%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BAM 1.28
$0.52 BAM 0.88
46.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.41 BAM 17.49
$11.94 BAM 20.05
-12.81%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.57 BAM 2.64
$1.42 BAM 2.38
10.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.9K BAM 40.1K
$26.7K BAM 44.9K
-10.62%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BAM 43.1K
$26.3K BAM 44.1K
-2.43%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$123 BAM 206
$140 BAM 236
-12.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.30 BAM 32.43
$18.91 BAM 31.77
2.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.36 BAM 47.64
$24.89 BAM 41.82
13.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.99 BAM 50.4
$30.72 BAM 51.6
-2.38%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.75 BAM 18.05
$8.99 BAM 15.11
19.58%
Cinema Ticket
$5.62 BAM 9.45
$5.07 BAM 8.52
10.85%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$154 BAM 259
$209 BAM 351
-26.34%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,317 BAM 5,572
$3,304 BAM 5,551
0.39%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$91.9 BAM 154
$57.3 BAM 96.3
60.45%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.69 BAM 58.3
$27.00 BAM 45.35
28.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$96.6 BAM 162
$132 BAM 222
-26.93%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.9 BAM 168
$124 BAM 208
-19.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$222 BAM 373
$258 BAM 434
-14.08%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$195 BAM 328
$173 BAM 290
12.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$264 BAM 444
$363 BAM 610
-27.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$224 BAM 377
$294 BAM 494
-23.69%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,860 BAM 3,124
$1,908 BAM 3,206
-2.54%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,416 BAM 2,379
$1,402 BAM 2,355
0.99%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$739 BAM 1,241
$776 BAM 1,303
-4.74%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
6
-36.67%

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

Last update for Istočno Sarajevo: March 1, 2026

Last update for Bijeljina: March 3, 2026

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