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

🙂 Solo nomad: Istočno Sarajevo is 1.5% cheaper than Bijeljina without rent, and 1.7% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Istočno Sarajevo is 8.9% cheaper than Bijeljina without rent, and 4.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.24 BAM 12.21
$9.04 BAM 15.26
-19.91%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.57 BAM 60
$34.71 BAM 58.6
2.48%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.5 BAM 9.28
$5.15 BAM 8.69
6.80%
Cappuccino
$1.8 BAM 3.03
$1.45 BAM 2.45
24.14%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.1 BAM 3.54
$1.79 BAM 3.02
17.32%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 BAM 2.39
$1.07 BAM 1.81
32.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.37 BAM 4.01
$1.79 BAM 3.01
32.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$2.32 BAM 3.91
-13.36%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.35 BAM 2.28
$1.55 BAM 2.61
-12.90%
White Bread (500g)
$1.4 BAM 2.36
$1.2 BAM 2.03
16.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.16 BAM 3.64
$1.74 BAM 2.94
24.14%
Eggs
$3.21 BAM 5.41
$3.12 BAM 5.27
2.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.76 BAM 16.47
$7.91 BAM 13.35
23.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.13 BAM 13.72
$8.37 BAM 14.13
-2.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.13 BAM 22.16
$12.17 BAM 20.54
7.89%
Apples (1kg)
$1.47 BAM 2.49
$1.68 BAM 2.83
-12.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 BAM 2.71
$1.94 BAM 3.27
-17.53%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.73 BAM 2.92
$1.82 BAM 3.07
-4.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.76 BAM 2.97
$2.65 BAM 4.48
-33.58%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 BAM 1.82
$1.63 BAM 2.75
-33.74%
Onion (1kg)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.47 BAM 2.47
-18.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.91 BAM 1.54
$1.12 BAM 1.89
-18.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 BAM 1.7
$0.63 BAM 1.06
60.32%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.68 BAM 6.2
$3.74 BAM 6.31
-1.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.28 BAM 13.98
$8.91 BAM 15.04
-7.07%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.1 BAM 1.86
$0.84 BAM 1.41
30.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 BAM 2.24
$1.49 BAM 2.52
-11.41%
🚌 Getting Around
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.81 BAM 3.06
$2.33 BAM 3.94
-22.32%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.09 BAM 59.2
$17.34 BAM 29.26
102.36%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.5 BAM 2.54
$1.5 BAM 2.54
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BAM 1.29
$0.52 BAM 0.88
46.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.51 BAM 17.74
$12.03 BAM 20.3
-12.64%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.5 BAM 2.54
$1.46 BAM 2.47
2.74%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.7K BAM 40K
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
-9.53%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.9K BAM 43.7K
$26.1K BAM 44.1K
-0.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$121 BAM 204
$142 BAM 240
-14.88%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.82 BAM 31.77
$19.3 BAM 32.58
-2.49%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.41 BAM 47.95
$24.39 BAM 41.17
16.48%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.28 BAM 49.41
$31.25 BAM 52.7
-6.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.87 BAM 18.36
$8.93 BAM 15.07
21.72%
Cinema Ticket
$5.62 BAM 9.49
$5.08 BAM 8.58
10.63%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$153 BAM 259
$207 BAM 349
-25.80%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,248 BAM 5,482
$3,333 BAM 5,625
-2.55%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$90.2 BAM 152
$56.8 BAM 96
58.74%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.44 BAM 59.8
$26.77 BAM 45.18
32.39%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$99.5 BAM 168
$132 BAM 223
-24.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$103 BAM 174
$122 BAM 205
-14.95%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$222 BAM 375
$260 BAM 438
-14.40%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$195 BAM 329
$173 BAM 291
12.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$262 BAM 442
$364 BAM 614
-28.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$219 BAM 369
$296 BAM 500
-26.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,714 BAM 2,894
$1,871 BAM 3,158
-8.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,404 BAM 2,370
$1,421 BAM 2,399
-1.20%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Istočno Sarajevo
Bijeljina
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$721 BAM 1,218
$777 BAM 1,312
-7.19%
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: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bijeljina: October 29, 2025

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