Cost of Living Comparison Between Lukavac and Sarajevo Cost of Living Comparison Between Lukavac and Sarajevo

🙂 Solo nomad: Lukavac is 1.5% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 25.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Lukavac is 11.9% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 23% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.23 BAM 8.67
$6.97 BAM 11.58
-24.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.45 BAM 38.92
$34.71 BAM 57.6
-32.44%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.79 BAM 7.96
$8.99 BAM 14.93
-46.72%
Cappuccino
$1.15 BAM 1.91
$2.14 BAM 3.56
-46.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.79 BAM 2.97
$1.98 BAM 3.29
-9.60%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 BAM 1.52
$1.34 BAM 2.23
-32.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 BAM 2.97
$2.63 BAM 4.36
-31.94%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.80 BAM 2.99
$2.42 BAM 4.01
-25.62%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 BAM 1.81
$1.41 BAM 2.35
-22.70%
White Bread (500g)
$0.90 BAM 1.49
$1.26 BAM 2.08
-28.57%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 3.93
$2.15 BAM 3.58
10.23%
Eggs
$2.44 BAM 4.05
$3.29 BAM 5.46
-25.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.71 BAM 16.11
$10.52 BAM 17.46
-7.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.25 BAM 12.03
$8.62 BAM 14.30
-15.89%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.46 BAM 22.34
$13.55 BAM 22.49
-0.66%
Apples (1kg)
$1.30 BAM 2.15
$1.56 BAM 2.59
-16.67%
Banana (1kg)
$1.67 BAM 2.77
$1.88 BAM 3.11
-11.17%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.92 BAM 3.19
$2.00 BAM 3.32
-4.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.67 BAM 2.77
$2.39 BAM 3.96
-30.13%
Potato (1kg)
$0.81 BAM 1.34
$1.11 BAM 1.85
-27.03%
Onion (1kg)
$0.74 BAM 1.23
$1.21 BAM 2.01
-38.84%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.94 BAM 1.55
$1.22 BAM 2.02
-22.95%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 BAM 1.69
$0.75 BAM 1.24
36.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.49 BAM 5.80
$3.69 BAM 6.13
-5.42%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.20 BAM 6.97
$8.57 BAM 14.22
-50.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 BAM 2.06
$1.06 BAM 1.75
16.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 BAM 3.29
$1.33 BAM 2.20
48.87%
🚌 Getting Around
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.82 BAM 3.02
$1.08 BAM 1.80
68.52%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$36.06 BAM 59.9
$30.66 BAM 50.9
17.61%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.81 BAM 3.01
$1.45 BAM 2.40
24.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.11 BAM 1.85
$0.81 BAM 1.35
37.04%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.70 BAM 17.75
$8.88 BAM 14.74
20.50%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BAM 2.42
$1.55 BAM 2.57
-5.81%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.9K BAM 39.7K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-10.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.0K
$25.7K BAM 42.7K
2.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$124 BAM 206
$201 BAM 333
-38.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.71 BAM 31.07
$18.64 BAM 30.94
0.38%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.64 BAM 47.54
$33.33 BAM 55.3
-14.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.82 BAM 49.50
$35.19 BAM 58.4
-15.26%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.70 BAM 17.77
$16.43 BAM 27.27
-34.88%
Cinema Ticket
$5.73 BAM 9.52
$7.14 BAM 11.85
-19.75%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$150 BAM 249
$251 BAM 416
-40.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,320 BAM 5,511
$3,425 BAM 5,686
-3.08%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.3 BAM 118
$91.1 BAM 151
-21.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.72 BAM 59.3
$37.05 BAM 61.5
-3.59%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$98.4 BAM 163
$109 BAM 180
-9.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$120 BAM 200
$99.7 BAM 166
20.50%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$254 BAM 421
$438 BAM 727
-42.08%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$171 BAM 283
$312 BAM 519
-45.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 BAM 602
$902 BAM 1,498
-59.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$313 BAM 519
$599 BAM 995
-47.82%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,488 BAM 4,130
$3,423 BAM 5,682
-27.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,744 BAM 2,896
$2,428 BAM 4,031
-28.16%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lukavac
Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$589 BAM 978
$1,045 BAM 1,735
-43.64%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
3.8
8.95%

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

Last update for Lukavac: April 12, 2026

Last update for Sarajevo: April 12, 2026

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