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

🙂 Solo nomad: Istočno Sarajevo is 6.5% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 18.9% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Istočno Sarajevo is 4.4% more expensive than Sarajevo without rent, and 19.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.03 BAM 11.68
$6.97 BAM 11.58
0.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.41 BAM 58.8
$34.71 BAM 57.6
2.02%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.68 BAM 9.43
$8.99 BAM 14.93
-36.82%
Cappuccino
$1.75 BAM 2.91
$2.14 BAM 3.56
-18.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.01 BAM 3.33
$1.98 BAM 3.29
1.52%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 BAM 2.27
$1.34 BAM 2.23
2.24%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.38 BAM 3.95
$2.63 BAM 4.36
-9.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BAM 3.32
$2.42 BAM 4.01
-17.36%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.38 BAM 2.29
$1.41 BAM 2.35
-2.13%
White Bread (500g)
$1.40 BAM 2.32
$1.26 BAM 2.08
11.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.11 BAM 3.51
$2.15 BAM 3.58
-1.86%
Eggs
$3.17 BAM 5.27
$3.29 BAM 5.46
-3.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.16 BAM 16.87
$10.52 BAM 17.46
-3.42%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.36 BAM 13.88
$8.62 BAM 14.30
-3.02%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.03 BAM 21.64
$13.55 BAM 22.49
-3.84%
Apples (1kg)
$1.48 BAM 2.45
$1.56 BAM 2.59
-5.13%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 BAM 2.68
$1.88 BAM 3.11
-14.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 BAM 3.02
$2.00 BAM 3.32
-9.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.85
$2.39 BAM 3.96
-28.03%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 BAM 1.80
$1.11 BAM 1.85
-2.70%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.00
$1.21 BAM 2.01
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.91 BAM 1.51
$1.22 BAM 2.02
-25.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 BAM 1.70
$0.75 BAM 1.24
36.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.60 BAM 5.97
$3.69 BAM 6.13
-2.44%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.50 BAM 14.11
$8.57 BAM 14.22
-0.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.08 BAM 1.80
$1.06 BAM 1.75
1.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.31 BAM 2.17
$1.33 BAM 2.20
-1.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.83 BAM 3.04
$1.08 BAM 1.80
69.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.94 BAM 58.0
$30.66 BAM 50.9
13.96%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.50 BAM 2.49
$1.45 BAM 2.40
3.45%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.81 BAM 1.35
$0.81 BAM 1.35
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.59 BAM 17.59
$8.88 BAM 14.74
19.26%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BAM 2.48
$1.55 BAM 2.57
-3.87%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.4K BAM 38.9K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-11.98%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K BAM 43.5K
$25.7K BAM 42.7K
1.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$125 BAM 207
$201 BAM 333
-37.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.32 BAM 32.06
$18.64 BAM 30.94
3.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.58 BAM 47.45
$33.33 BAM 55.3
-14.25%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.56 BAM 49.07
$35.19 BAM 58.4
-16.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.88 BAM 18.06
$16.43 BAM 27.27
-33.78%
Cinema Ticket
$5.70 BAM 9.46
$7.14 BAM 11.85
-20.17%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$152 BAM 252
$251 BAM 416
-39.49%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,261 BAM 5,413
$3,425 BAM 5,686
-4.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$92.0 BAM 153
$91.1 BAM 151
0.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.51 BAM 57.3
$37.05 BAM 61.5
-6.86%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$98.6 BAM 164
$109 BAM 180
-9.19%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.9 BAM 166
$99.7 BAM 166
0.14%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$225 BAM 373
$438 BAM 727
-48.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$188 BAM 312
$312 BAM 519
-39.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$264 BAM 438
$902 BAM 1,498
-70.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$222 BAM 369
$599 BAM 995
-62.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,859 BAM 3,086
$3,423 BAM 5,682
-45.69%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,412 BAM 2,344
$2,428 BAM 4,031
-41.84%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Istočno Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$746 BAM 1,239
$1,045 BAM 1,735
-28.62%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
3.8
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