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

🙂 Solo nomad: Maglaj is 3.3% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 22.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Maglaj is 1.1% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 14.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7 BAM 11.81
$8.79 BAM 14.83
-20.36%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.2 BAM 59.4
$41.55 BAM 70.1
-15.28%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.73 BAM 9.68
$8.91 BAM 15.04
-35.69%
Cappuccino
$1.76 BAM 2.98
$1.65 BAM 2.78
6.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.8 BAM 3.04
$1.92 BAM 3.24
-6.25%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.16 BAM 1.96
$1.2 BAM 2.03
-3.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.33 BAM 3.93
$2.07 BAM 3.5
12.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 BAM 3.43
$2.88 BAM 4.86
-29.51%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.36 BAM 2.3
$1.4 BAM 2.36
-2.86%
White Bread (500g)
$0.98 BAM 1.66
$1.24 BAM 2.1
-20.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.73 BAM 2.92
$1.58 BAM 2.66
9.49%
Eggs
$2.75 BAM 4.65
$2.92 BAM 4.93
-5.82%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.86 BAM 13.27
$9.2 BAM 15.54
-14.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.94 BAM 11.71
$8.97 BAM 15.15
-22.63%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.95 BAM 16.8
$11.97 BAM 20.2
-16.88%
Apples (1kg)
$1.16 BAM 1.96
$1.39 BAM 2.34
-16.55%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.75
$1.65 BAM 2.79
-1.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.91
$1.95 BAM 3.29
-11.79%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.74 BAM 2.94
$2.01 BAM 3.39
-13.43%
Potato (1kg)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.19 BAM 2.01
0.84%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$1.31 BAM 2.21
-12.21%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.97 BAM 1.63
$1.27 BAM 2.14
-23.62%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BAM 1.55
$0.77 BAM 1.29
19.48%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 BAM 5.8
$3.8 BAM 6.41
-9.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.24 BAM 12.21
$7.08 BAM 11.95
2.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$0.7 BAM 1.18
64.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.13 BAM 1.91
5.31%
🚌 Getting Around
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.85 BAM 3.13
$1.42 BAM 2.39
30.28%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.11 BAM 59.3
$36.2 BAM 61.1
-3.01%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.82 BAM 3.08
$1.43 BAM 2.41
27.27%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.16 BAM 1.96
$1.1 BAM 1.86
5.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.5 BAM 17.73
$8.89 BAM 15.01
18.11%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.44 BAM 2.43
$1.54 BAM 2.61
-6.49%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.3K BAM 39.3K
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
-17.78%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.9K BAM 43.7K
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
-2.46%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$121 BAM 204
$169 BAM 286
-28.58%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.23 BAM 32.47
$19.35 BAM 32.66
-0.62%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.09 BAM 49.1
$23.22 BAM 39.19
25.28%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.39 BAM 49.61
$27.91 BAM 47.11
5.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.91 BAM 18.41
$9.91 BAM 16.72
10.09%
Cinema Ticket
$4.64 BAM 7.84
$4.66 BAM 7.87
-0.43%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$151 BAM 254
$240 BAM 405
-37.26%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,287 BAM 5,548
$3,633 BAM 6,132
-9.52%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.9 BAM 120
$75.8 BAM 128
-6.49%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.74 BAM 58.6
$36.95 BAM 62.4
-5.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$97.1 BAM 164
$88.8 BAM 150
9.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 BAM 199
$125 BAM 211
-6.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$263 BAM 444
$461 BAM 779
-42.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$166 BAM 281
$321 BAM 542
-48.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BAM 614
$637 BAM 1,075
-42.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$318 BAM 536
$464 BAM 783
-31.53%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,580 BAM 4,355
$3,118 BAM 5,262
-17.24%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,847 BAM 3,117
$2,152 BAM 3,632
-14.20%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Maglaj
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$655 BAM 1,106
$825 BAM 1,393
-20.58%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
5.02
-17.53%

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

Last update for Maglaj: October 28, 2025

Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

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