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

🙂 Solo nomad: Kakanj is 14.3% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 17.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kakanj is 0.1% more expensive than Banja Luka without rent, and 10.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.04 BAM 11.68
$9.05 BAM 15.03
-22.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.80 BAM 59.4
$42.16 BAM 70.0
-15.09%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.96 BAM 9.89
$8.96 BAM 14.87
-33.48%
Cappuccino
$1.67 BAM 2.77
$1.65 BAM 2.74
1.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 BAM 2.88
$2.02 BAM 3.35
-13.86%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 BAM 2.00
$1.20 BAM 2.00
0.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.09 BAM 3.48
$2.02 BAM 3.36
3.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 BAM 3.51
$2.72 BAM 4.51
-22.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.34 BAM 2.23
$1.40 BAM 2.32
-4.29%
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 BAM 2.08
$1.23 BAM 2.04
1.63%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.75 BAM 2.91
$1.65 BAM 2.73
6.06%
Eggs
$2.85 BAM 4.74
$2.91 BAM 4.84
-2.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.16 BAM 13.55
$9.29 BAM 15.42
-12.16%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.77 BAM 12.90
$8.77 BAM 14.56
-11.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 BAM 20.27
$12.13 BAM 20.13
0.66%
Apples (1kg)
$1.46 BAM 2.42
$1.39 BAM 2.30
5.04%
Banana (1kg)
$1.58 BAM 2.62
$1.64 BAM 2.72
-3.66%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 BAM 3.03
$1.87 BAM 3.10
-2.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.85
$1.97 BAM 3.26
-12.69%
Potato (1kg)
$1.13 BAM 1.88
$1.21 BAM 2.00
-6.61%
Onion (1kg)
$1.20 BAM 2.00
$1.31 BAM 2.17
-8.40%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.12 BAM 1.86
$1.29 BAM 2.13
-13.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.18
$0.71 BAM 1.19
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.72 BAM 6.18
$3.79 BAM 6.30
-1.85%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.21 BAM 11.97
$8.17 BAM 13.56
-11.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.86 BAM 1.43
$0.76 BAM 1.26
13.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.09
$1.09 BAM 1.81
15.60%
🚌 Getting Around
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.85 BAM 3.08
$1.37 BAM 2.28
35.04%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.05 BAM 59.9
$36.39 BAM 60.4
-0.93%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.50 BAM 2.50
$1.51 BAM 2.51
-0.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.82 BAM 1.37
$1.10 BAM 1.83
-25.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.02 BAM 14.98
$8.82 BAM 14.64
2.27%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.45 BAM 2.41
$1.51 BAM 2.51
-3.97%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K BAM 43.6K
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
-9.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
0.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$157 BAM 260
$171 BAM 284
-8.31%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.54 BAM 30.78
$18.88 BAM 31.33
-1.80%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.96 BAM 39.78
$23.40 BAM 38.84
2.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.09 BAM 48.28
$28.35 BAM 47.06
2.61%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.05 BAM 18.35
$10.16 BAM 16.86
8.76%
Cinema Ticket
$5.44 BAM 9.02
$4.64 BAM 7.70
17.24%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$171 BAM 285
$242 BAM 401
-29.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,380 BAM 5,611
$3,715 BAM 6,167
-9.01%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.2 BAM 116
$74.2 BAM 123
-5.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.69 BAM 59.3
$36.61 BAM 60.8
-2.51%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.8 BAM 146
$90.9 BAM 151
-3.41%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 BAM 196
$126 BAM 209
-6.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 BAM 430
$450 BAM 747
-42.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$167 BAM 277
$325 BAM 539
-48.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$362 BAM 601
$655 BAM 1,087
-44.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$320 BAM 532
$469 BAM 778
-31.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,197 BAM 3,647
$3,009 BAM 4,995
-26.99%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,748 BAM 2,901
$2,041 BAM 3,389
-14.39%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kakanj
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$876 BAM 1,454
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.23
5.02
-15.74%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Kakanj: April 12, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: April 12, 2026

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