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

🙂 Solo nomad: Kakanj is 9.5% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 18.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kakanj is 14.7% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 13.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.9 BAM 11.65
$8.79 BAM 14.83
-21.50%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.97 BAM 59
$41.55 BAM 70.1
-15.84%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.69 BAM 9.6
$8.91 BAM 15.04
-36.14%
Cappuccino
$1.6 BAM 2.7
$1.65 BAM 2.78
-3.03%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 BAM 2.91
$1.92 BAM 3.24
-9.90%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 BAM 2.04
$1.2 BAM 2.03
0.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.09 BAM 3.53
$2.07 BAM 3.5
0.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.09 BAM 3.53
$2.88 BAM 4.86
-27.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.4 BAM 2.36
0.71%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 BAM 2.13
$1.24 BAM 2.1
1.61%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 BAM 2.97
$1.58 BAM 2.66
11.39%
Eggs
$3.01 BAM 5.08
$2.92 BAM 4.93
3.08%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.9 BAM 13.34
$9.2 BAM 15.54
-14.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.81 BAM 13.18
$8.97 BAM 15.15
-12.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.2 BAM 20.6
$11.97 BAM 20.2
1.92%
Apples (1kg)
$1.38 BAM 2.33
$1.39 BAM 2.34
-0.72%
Banana (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.67
$1.65 BAM 2.79
-4.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.9 BAM 3.2
$1.95 BAM 3.29
-2.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.71 BAM 2.89
$2.01 BAM 3.39
-14.93%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 BAM 1.9
$1.19 BAM 2.01
-5.88%
Onion (1kg)
$1.16 BAM 1.95
$1.31 BAM 2.21
-11.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$1.27 BAM 2.14
-11.02%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.3
$0.77 BAM 1.29
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.62 BAM 6.1
$3.8 BAM 6.41
-4.74%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.92 BAM 10
$7.08 BAM 11.95
-16.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.91 BAM 1.53
$0.7 BAM 1.18
30.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.13 BAM 1.91
12.39%
🚌 Getting Around
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.79 BAM 3.02
$1.42 BAM 2.39
26.06%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.69 BAM 60.3
$36.2 BAM 61.1
-1.41%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.55
$1.43 BAM 2.41
5.59%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.79 BAM 1.33
$1.1 BAM 1.86
-28.18%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.71 BAM 14.69
$8.89 BAM 15.01
-2.02%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BAM 2.58
$1.54 BAM 2.61
-0.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.3K BAM 44.3K
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
-7.24%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BAM 44.4K
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
-0.82%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$162 BAM 273
$169 BAM 286
-4.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.49 BAM 31.2
$19.35 BAM 32.66
-4.44%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.8 BAM 40.18
$23.22 BAM 39.19
2.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.1 BAM 49.11
$27.91 BAM 47.11
4.26%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.9 BAM 18.4
$9.91 BAM 16.72
9.99%
Cinema Ticket
$5.52 BAM 9.32
$4.66 BAM 7.87
18.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$175 BAM 295
$240 BAM 405
-27.16%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,264 BAM 5,509
$3,633 BAM 6,132
-10.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.9 BAM 120
$75.8 BAM 128
-6.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.71 BAM 60.3
$36.95 BAM 62.4
-3.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.4 BAM 153
$88.8 BAM 150
1.80%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$117 BAM 198
$125 BAM 211
-6.27%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$255 BAM 430
$461 BAM 779
-44.80%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$171 BAM 289
$321 BAM 542
-46.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 BAM 613
$637 BAM 1,075
-42.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$313 BAM 528
$464 BAM 783
-32.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,907 BAM 4,906
$3,118 BAM 5,262
-6.77%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,070 BAM 3,494
$2,152 BAM 3,632
-3.80%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$825 BAM 1,393
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.23
5.02
-15.74%

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Last update for Kakanj: October 29, 2025

Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

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