Cost of Living Comparison Between Maglaj and Bijeljina Cost of Living Comparison Between Maglaj and Bijeljina

😐 Solo nomad: Maglaj is 2.4% more expensive than Bijeljina without rent, and 5.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Maglaj is 8.4% cheaper than Bijeljina without rent, and 5.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7 BAM 11.81
$9.04 BAM 15.26
-22.57%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.2 BAM 59.4
$34.71 BAM 58.6
1.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.73 BAM 9.68
$5.15 BAM 8.69
11.26%
Cappuccino
$1.76 BAM 2.98
$1.45 BAM 2.45
21.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.8 BAM 3.04
$1.79 BAM 3.02
0.56%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.16 BAM 1.96
$1.07 BAM 1.81
8.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.33 BAM 3.93
$1.79 BAM 3.01
30.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 BAM 3.43
$2.32 BAM 3.91
-12.50%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.36 BAM 2.3
$1.55 BAM 2.61
-12.26%
White Bread (500g)
$0.98 BAM 1.66
$1.2 BAM 2.03
-18.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.73 BAM 2.92
$1.74 BAM 2.94
-0.57%
Eggs
$2.75 BAM 4.65
$3.12 BAM 5.27
-11.86%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.86 BAM 13.27
$7.91 BAM 13.35
-0.63%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.94 BAM 11.71
$8.37 BAM 14.13
-17.08%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.95 BAM 16.8
$12.17 BAM 20.54
-18.24%
Apples (1kg)
$1.16 BAM 1.96
$1.68 BAM 2.83
-30.95%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.75
$1.94 BAM 3.27
-15.98%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.91
$1.82 BAM 3.07
-5.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.74 BAM 2.94
$2.65 BAM 4.48
-34.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.63 BAM 2.75
-26.38%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$1.47 BAM 2.47
-21.77%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.97 BAM 1.63
$1.12 BAM 1.89
-13.39%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BAM 1.55
$0.63 BAM 1.06
46.03%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 BAM 5.8
$3.74 BAM 6.31
-8.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.24 BAM 12.21
$8.91 BAM 15.04
-18.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$0.84 BAM 1.41
36.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.49 BAM 2.52
-20.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.85 BAM 3.13
$2.33 BAM 3.94
-20.60%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.11 BAM 59.3
$17.34 BAM 29.26
102.48%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.82 BAM 3.08
$1.5 BAM 2.54
21.33%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.16 BAM 1.96
$0.52 BAM 0.88
123.08%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.5 BAM 17.73
$12.03 BAM 20.3
-12.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.44 BAM 2.43
$1.46 BAM 2.47
-1.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.3K BAM 39.3K
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
-11.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.9K BAM 43.7K
$26.1K BAM 44.1K
-0.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$121 BAM 204
$142 BAM 240
-14.96%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.23 BAM 32.47
$19.3 BAM 32.58
-0.36%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.09 BAM 49.1
$24.39 BAM 41.17
19.27%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.39 BAM 49.61
$31.25 BAM 52.7
-5.95%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.91 BAM 18.41
$8.93 BAM 15.07
22.17%
Cinema Ticket
$4.64 BAM 7.84
$5.08 BAM 8.58
-8.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$151 BAM 254
$207 BAM 349
-27.22%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,287 BAM 5,548
$3,333 BAM 5,625
-1.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.9 BAM 120
$56.8 BAM 96
24.68%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.74 BAM 58.6
$26.77 BAM 45.18
29.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$97.1 BAM 164
$132 BAM 223
-26.48%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 BAM 199
$122 BAM 205
-3.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$263 BAM 444
$260 BAM 438
1.32%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$166 BAM 281
$173 BAM 291
-3.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$364 BAM 614
$364 BAM 614
-0.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$318 BAM 536
$296 BAM 500
7.25%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,580 BAM 4,355
$1,871 BAM 3,158
37.90%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,847 BAM 3,117
$1,421 BAM 2,399
29.92%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Maglaj
Bijeljina
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$655 BAM 1,106
$777 BAM 1,312
-15.70%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
6
-31.00%

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Last update for Maglaj: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bijeljina: October 29, 2025

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