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

🙂 Solo nomad: Kakanj is 1.2% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 19.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kakanj is 6.6% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 14.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.28 BAM 12.31
$8.67 BAM 14.65
-16.03%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.74 BAM 60.4
$42.02 BAM 71.0
-14.95%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.95 BAM 10.06
$8.61 BAM 14.55
-30.89%
Cappuccino
$1.64 BAM 2.77
$1.64 BAM 2.77
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 BAM 2.90
$2.00 BAM 3.38
-14.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.16 BAM 1.95
$1.15 BAM 1.94
0.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$2.00 BAM 3.38
0.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 BAM 3.56
$2.81 BAM 4.75
-24.91%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.35 BAM 2.28
$1.37 BAM 2.31
-1.46%
White Bread (500g)
$1.21 BAM 2.04
$1.29 BAM 2.18
-6.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.70 BAM 2.87
$1.65 BAM 2.78
3.03%
Eggs
$2.93 BAM 4.95
$2.86 BAM 4.83
2.45%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.18 BAM 13.82
$9.53 BAM 16.10
-14.17%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.52 BAM 12.71
$8.95 BAM 15.12
-15.98%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.97 BAM 20.24
$11.91 BAM 20.13
0.50%
Apples (1kg)
$1.46 BAM 2.47
$1.45 BAM 2.45
0.69%
Banana (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.66
$1.62 BAM 2.74
-3.09%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.84 BAM 3.11
$1.85 BAM 3.13
-0.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.73 BAM 2.92
$1.95 BAM 3.30
-11.28%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 BAM 1.82
$1.19 BAM 2.02
-9.24%
Onion (1kg)
$1.20 BAM 2.03
$1.29 BAM 2.19
-6.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 BAM 2.00
$1.22 BAM 2.06
-3.28%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BAM 1.21
$0.78 BAM 1.31
-7.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.67 BAM 6.21
$3.76 BAM 6.36
-2.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.66 BAM 14.64
$8.01 BAM 13.54
8.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 BAM 1.47
$0.69 BAM 1.17
26.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BAM 2.03
$1.09 BAM 1.85
10.09%
🚌 Getting Around
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.76 BAM 2.98
$1.38 BAM 2.33
27.54%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.52 BAM 60.0
$36.64 BAM 61.9
-3.06%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.55
$1.44 BAM 2.43
4.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.83 BAM 1.40
$1.16 BAM 1.95
-28.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.11 BAM 15.39
$9.00 BAM 15.21
1.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 BAM 2.49
$1.49 BAM 2.52
-1.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.9K BAM 45.5K
$29.1K BAM 49.1K
-7.28%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BAM 44.5K
$26.4K BAM 44.6K
-0.36%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$161 BAM 272
$170 BAM 287
-5.07%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.47 BAM 31.21
$19.16 BAM 32.38
-3.60%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.64 BAM 39.95
$23.63 BAM 39.93
0.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.03 BAM 50.8
$28.58 BAM 48.30
5.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.89 BAM 18.40
$10.20 BAM 17.23
6.76%
Cinema Ticket
$5.74 BAM 9.70
$4.65 BAM 7.86
23.44%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$175 BAM 296
$235 BAM 396
-25.25%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,339 BAM 5,642
$3,723 BAM 6,292
-10.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.6 BAM 121
$73.8 BAM 125
-3.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.87 BAM 60.6
$36.92 BAM 62.4
-2.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.5 BAM 150
$88.7 BAM 150
-0.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 BAM 199
$125 BAM 212
-6.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$255 BAM 431
$449 BAM 758
-43.18%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$168 BAM 284
$326 BAM 552
-48.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$366 BAM 619
$653 BAM 1,104
-43.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$319 BAM 539
$479 BAM 809
-33.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,402 BAM 4,060
$3,090 BAM 5,222
-22.26%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,692 BAM 2,859
$2,087 BAM 3,527
-18.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$874 BAM 1,476
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.23
5.02
-15.74%

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Last update for Kakanj: January 11, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: January 13, 2026

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