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

🙂 Solo nomad: Mostar is 16.9% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 15.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Mostar is 6.5% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 15% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.28 BAM 12.29
$8.79 BAM 14.83
-17.18%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.05 BAM 59.2
$41.55 BAM 70.1
-15.64%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.77 BAM 9.73
$8.91 BAM 15.04
-35.24%
Cappuccino
$1.57 BAM 2.65
$1.65 BAM 2.78
-4.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.78 BAM 3.01
$1.92 BAM 3.24
-7.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.16 BAM 1.96
$1.2 BAM 2.03
-3.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.09 BAM 3.53
$2.07 BAM 3.5
0.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.01 BAM 3.4
$2.88 BAM 4.86
-30.21%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.35 BAM 2.28
$1.4 BAM 2.36
-3.57%
White Bread (500g)
$1.27 BAM 2.15
$1.24 BAM 2.1
2.42%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.57 BAM 2.65
$1.58 BAM 2.66
-0.63%
Eggs
$2.75 BAM 4.64
$2.92 BAM 4.93
-5.82%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.59 BAM 16.19
$9.2 BAM 15.54
4.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.5 BAM 12.66
$8.97 BAM 15.15
-16.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.15 BAM 20.51
$11.97 BAM 20.2
1.50%
Apples (1kg)
$1.28 BAM 2.17
$1.39 BAM 2.34
-7.91%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.75
$1.65 BAM 2.79
-1.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 BAM 3.12
$1.95 BAM 3.29
-5.13%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.91
$2.01 BAM 3.39
-14.43%
Potato (1kg)
$0.79 BAM 1.34
$1.19 BAM 2.01
-33.61%
Onion (1kg)
$0.69 BAM 1.16
$1.31 BAM 2.21
-47.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.92 BAM 1.56
$1.27 BAM 2.14
-27.56%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BAM 1.22
$0.77 BAM 1.29
-6.49%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.48 BAM 5.87
$3.8 BAM 6.41
-8.42%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.73 BAM 7.99
$7.08 BAM 11.95
-33.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BAM 1.25
$0.7 BAM 1.18
5.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.08 BAM 1.82
$1.13 BAM 1.91
-4.42%
🚌 Getting Around
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.2 BAM 2.02
$1.42 BAM 2.39
-15.49%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.71 BAM 56.9
$36.2 BAM 61.1
-6.88%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$1.43 BAM 2.41
1.40%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.92 BAM 1.55
$1.1 BAM 1.86
-16.36%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.69 BAM 14.67
$8.89 BAM 15.01
-2.25%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BAM 2.55
$1.54 BAM 2.61
-1.95%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K BAM 39.8K
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
-16.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.8K BAM 45.2K
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
0.91%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$121 BAM 205
$169 BAM 286
-28.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.67
$19.35 BAM 32.66
-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.17 BAM 39.11
$23.22 BAM 39.19
-0.22%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.28 BAM 59.6
$27.91 BAM 47.11
26.41%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.87 BAM 20.04
$9.91 BAM 16.72
19.78%
Cinema Ticket
$4.65 BAM 7.84
$4.66 BAM 7.87
-0.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$153 BAM 259
$240 BAM 405
-36.03%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,252 BAM 5,489
$3,633 BAM 6,132
-10.48%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.6 BAM 128
$75.8 BAM 128
-0.29%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.45 BAM 59.8
$36.95 BAM 62.4
-4.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BAM 150
$88.8 BAM 150
0.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 BAM 199
$125 BAM 211
-5.96%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$258 BAM 436
$461 BAM 779
-44.01%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$274 BAM 463
$321 BAM 542
-14.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$442 BAM 746
$637 BAM 1,075
-30.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$313 BAM 529
$464 BAM 783
-32.41%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,161 BAM 3,647
$3,118 BAM 5,262
-30.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,573 BAM 2,655
$2,152 BAM 3,632
-26.91%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Mostar
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$836 BAM 1,411
$825 BAM 1,393
1.29%
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 Mostar: October 27, 2025

Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

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