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

😐 Solo nomad: Kakanj is 5.4% more expensive than Banja Luka without rent, and 16% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Kakanj is 1.5% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 14.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.99 BAM 11.75
$8.61 BAM 14.46
-18.82%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.12 BAM 59.0
$41.52 BAM 69.8
-15.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.67 BAM 9.53
$8.67 BAM 14.56
-34.60%
Cappuccino
$1.59 BAM 2.67
$1.60 BAM 2.69
-0.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 BAM 3.05
$1.96 BAM 3.29
-7.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 BAM 1.96
$1.19 BAM 2.00
-1.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.01 BAM 3.38
$2.12 BAM 3.56
-5.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.39
$2.88 BAM 4.84
-29.86%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.36 BAM 2.28
$1.41 BAM 2.37
-3.55%
White Bread (500g)
$1.20 BAM 2.02
$1.28 BAM 2.15
-6.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.75 BAM 2.94
$1.57 BAM 2.63
11.46%
Eggs
$2.87 BAM 4.82
$2.87 BAM 4.82
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.15 BAM 13.70
$9.60 BAM 16.12
-15.10%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.80 BAM 13.10
$8.84 BAM 14.85
-11.76%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.80 BAM 19.83
$11.95 BAM 20.08
-1.26%
Apples (1kg)
$1.41 BAM 2.36
$1.45 BAM 2.44
-2.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.65
$1.59 BAM 2.67
-0.63%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.16
$1.89 BAM 3.17
-0.53%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.73 BAM 2.91
$1.93 BAM 3.24
-10.36%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.26 BAM 2.11
-13.49%
Onion (1kg)
$1.20 BAM 2.02
$1.25 BAM 2.10
-4.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.13 BAM 1.90
$1.26 BAM 2.12
-10.32%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.19
$0.77 BAM 1.30
-7.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.73 BAM 6.27
$3.66 BAM 6.14
1.91%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.98 BAM 15.09
$8.31 BAM 13.97
8.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.85 BAM 1.43
$0.71 BAM 1.19
19.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.23 BAM 2.07
$1.09 BAM 1.83
12.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.84 BAM 3.09
$1.38 BAM 2.31
33.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.51 BAM 59.7
$36.66 BAM 61.6
-3.14%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.41
$1.44 BAM 2.42
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.78 BAM 1.32
$1.15 BAM 1.93
-32.17%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.65 BAM 14.53
$9.10 BAM 15.29
-4.95%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.54 BAM 2.59
-1.95%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.6K
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
-8.11%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K BAM 43.4K
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
-5.08%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$160 BAM 268
$172 BAM 290
-7.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.76 BAM 31.51
$18.98 BAM 31.89
-1.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.45 BAM 39.39
$23.44 BAM 39.38
0.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.41 BAM 49.41
$28.22 BAM 47.41
4.22%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.81 BAM 18.15
$9.97 BAM 16.75
8.43%
Cinema Ticket
$5.68 BAM 9.54
$4.74 BAM 7.97
19.83%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$170 BAM 285
$236 BAM 396
-27.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,365 BAM 5,652
$3,627 BAM 6,093
-7.23%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$69.5 BAM 117
$74.8 BAM 126
-7.02%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.97 BAM 60.4
$35.98 BAM 60.4
-0.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.9 BAM 149
$88.2 BAM 148
0.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$116 BAM 195
$122 BAM 205
-4.78%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$257 BAM 432
$450 BAM 755
-42.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$172 BAM 288
$320 BAM 538
-46.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$360 BAM 606
$652 BAM 1,095
-44.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$319 BAM 536
$474 BAM 796
-32.68%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,419 BAM 4,063
$3,020 BAM 5,074
-19.91%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,565 BAM 2,630
$1,999 BAM 3,358
-21.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$882 BAM 1,482
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.23
5.02
-15.74%

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Last update for Kakanj: March 2, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: March 2, 2026

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