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

😐 Solo nomad: Neum is 7% more expensive than Banja Luka without rent, and 15.9% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Neum is 6.8% more expensive than Banja Luka without rent, and 7.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.69 BAM 14.43
$9.05 BAM 15.03
-3.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.35 BAM 70.3
$42.16 BAM 70.0
0.45%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.88 BAM 13.07
$8.96 BAM 14.87
-12.05%
Cappuccino
$1.60 BAM 2.66
$1.65 BAM 2.74
-3.03%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.94 BAM 3.22
$2.02 BAM 3.35
-3.96%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 BAM 1.91
$1.20 BAM 2.00
-4.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.44
$2.02 BAM 3.36
2.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BAM 4.78
$2.72 BAM 4.51
5.88%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.32 BAM 2.19
$1.40 BAM 2.32
-5.71%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 BAM 2.04
$1.23 BAM 2.04
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.72
$1.65 BAM 2.73
-0.61%
Eggs
$3.01 BAM 4.99
$2.91 BAM 4.84
3.44%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.43 BAM 15.66
$9.29 BAM 15.42
1.51%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.90 BAM 14.77
$8.77 BAM 14.56
1.48%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.66 BAM 19.36
$12.13 BAM 20.13
-3.87%
Apples (1kg)
$1.40 BAM 2.32
$1.39 BAM 2.30
0.72%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.74
$1.64 BAM 2.72
0.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.93 BAM 3.20
$1.87 BAM 3.10
3.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.96 BAM 3.26
$1.97 BAM 3.26
-0.51%
Potato (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.91
$1.21 BAM 2.00
-4.96%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 BAM 1.88
$1.31 BAM 2.17
-13.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.21 BAM 2.01
$1.29 BAM 2.13
-6.20%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BAM 1.26
$0.71 BAM 1.19
7.04%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.68 BAM 6.11
$3.79 BAM 6.30
-2.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.25 BAM 7.05
$8.17 BAM 13.56
-47.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BAM 1.27
$0.76 BAM 1.26
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.13 BAM 1.87
$1.09 BAM 1.81
3.67%
🚌 Getting Around
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.76 BAM 2.92
$1.37 BAM 2.28
28.47%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.12 BAM 58.3
$36.39 BAM 60.4
-3.49%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.45 BAM 2.41
$1.51 BAM 2.51
-3.97%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.09 BAM 1.81
$1.10 BAM 1.83
-0.91%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.91 BAM 11.48
$8.82 BAM 14.64
-21.66%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.56
$1.51 BAM 2.51
1.99%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.8K BAM 47.8K
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
-0.91%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BAM 43.6K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-1.33%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$171 BAM 284
$171 BAM 284
0.23%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.70 BAM 31.03
$18.88 BAM 31.33
-0.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.91 BAM 39.69
$23.40 BAM 38.84
2.18%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.22 BAM 48.51
$28.35 BAM 47.06
3.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.74 BAM 17.83
$10.16 BAM 16.86
5.71%
Cinema Ticket
$4.81 BAM 7.98
$4.64 BAM 7.70
3.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$208 BAM 345
$242 BAM 401
-14.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,751 BAM 6,227
$3,715 BAM 6,167
0.96%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.8 BAM 117
$74.2 BAM 123
-4.61%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.25 BAM 61.8
$36.61 BAM 60.8
1.75%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.1 BAM 151
$90.9 BAM 151
0.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 BAM 188
$126 BAM 209
-10.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$258 BAM 429
$450 BAM 747
-42.64%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$170 BAM 283
$325 BAM 539
-47.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$361 BAM 599
$655 BAM 1,087
-44.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$312 BAM 519
$469 BAM 778
-33.37%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,468 BAM 4,096
$3,009 BAM 4,995
-17.99%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,758 BAM 2,918
$2,041 BAM 3,389
-13.88%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Neum
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$902 BAM 1,498
$876 BAM 1,454
3.01%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.9
5.02
-42.23%

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

Last update for Neum: April 13, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: April 12, 2026

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