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

😐 Solo nomad: Lukavac is 3% more expensive than Banja Luka without rent, and 23.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Lukavac is 10.8% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 16.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.23 BAM 8.67
$9.05 BAM 15.03
-42.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.45 BAM 38.92
$42.16 BAM 70.0
-44.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.79 BAM 7.96
$8.96 BAM 14.87
-46.54%
Cappuccino
$1.15 BAM 1.91
$1.65 BAM 2.74
-30.30%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.79 BAM 2.97
$2.02 BAM 3.35
-11.39%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 BAM 1.52
$1.20 BAM 2.00
-24.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BAM 2.97
$2.02 BAM 3.36
-11.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.80 BAM 2.99
$2.72 BAM 4.51
-33.82%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 BAM 1.81
$1.40 BAM 2.32
-22.14%
White Bread (500g)
$0.90 BAM 1.49
$1.23 BAM 2.04
-26.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 3.93
$1.65 BAM 2.73
43.64%
Eggs
$2.44 BAM 4.05
$2.91 BAM 4.84
-16.15%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.71 BAM 16.11
$9.29 BAM 15.42
4.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.25 BAM 12.03
$8.77 BAM 14.56
-17.33%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.46 BAM 22.34
$12.13 BAM 20.13
10.96%
Apples (1kg)
$1.30 BAM 2.15
$1.39 BAM 2.30
-6.47%
Banana (1kg)
$1.67 BAM 2.77
$1.64 BAM 2.72
1.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.92 BAM 3.19
$1.87 BAM 3.10
2.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.67 BAM 2.77
$1.97 BAM 3.26
-15.23%
Potato (1kg)
$0.81 BAM 1.34
$1.21 BAM 2.00
-33.06%
Onion (1kg)
$0.74 BAM 1.23
$1.31 BAM 2.17
-43.51%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.94 BAM 1.55
$1.29 BAM 2.13
-27.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 BAM 1.69
$0.71 BAM 1.19
43.66%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.49 BAM 5.80
$3.79 BAM 6.30
-7.92%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.20 BAM 6.97
$8.17 BAM 13.56
-48.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 BAM 2.06
$0.76 BAM 1.26
63.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 BAM 3.29
$1.09 BAM 1.81
81.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.82 BAM 3.02
$1.37 BAM 2.28
32.85%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.06 BAM 59.9
$36.39 BAM 60.4
-0.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.81 BAM 3.01
$1.51 BAM 2.51
19.87%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.11 BAM 1.85
$1.10 BAM 1.83
0.91%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.70 BAM 17.75
$8.82 BAM 14.64
21.32%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BAM 2.42
$1.51 BAM 2.51
-3.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.9K BAM 39.7K
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
-17.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.0K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-0.53%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$124 BAM 206
$171 BAM 284
-27.27%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.71 BAM 31.07
$18.88 BAM 31.33
-0.90%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.64 BAM 47.54
$23.40 BAM 38.84
22.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.82 BAM 49.50
$28.35 BAM 47.06
5.19%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.70 BAM 17.77
$10.16 BAM 16.86
5.31%
Cinema Ticket
$5.73 BAM 9.52
$4.64 BAM 7.70
23.49%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$150 BAM 249
$242 BAM 401
-37.81%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,320 BAM 5,511
$3,715 BAM 6,167
-10.64%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.3 BAM 118
$74.2 BAM 123
-3.92%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.72 BAM 59.3
$36.61 BAM 60.8
-2.43%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$98.4 BAM 163
$90.9 BAM 151
8.23%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$120 BAM 200
$126 BAM 209
-4.71%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$254 BAM 421
$450 BAM 747
-43.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$171 BAM 283
$325 BAM 539
-47.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 BAM 602
$655 BAM 1,087
-44.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$313 BAM 519
$469 BAM 778
-33.30%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,488 BAM 4,130
$3,009 BAM 4,995
-17.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,744 BAM 2,896
$2,041 BAM 3,389
-14.55%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lukavac
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$589 BAM 978
$876 BAM 1,454
-32.74%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
5.02
-17.53%

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Last update for Lukavac: April 12, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: April 12, 2026

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