Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Bihac Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Bihac

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 17.7% more expensive than Bihac without rent, and 21.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 8.6% more expensive than Bihac without rent, and 25.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 BAM 11.6
$7.12 BAM 12.01
-3.37%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.59 BAM 60.1
$29.22 BAM 49.32
21.80%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.06 BAM 15.29
$5.52 BAM 9.32
64.13%
Cappuccino
$2.04 BAM 3.44
$1.21 BAM 2.04
68.60%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$1.21 BAM 2.05
66.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 BAM 2.4
$0.9 BAM 1.52
57.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.69 BAM 4.54
$1.5 BAM 2.53
79.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.41 BAM 4.07
$1.74 BAM 2.93
38.51%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.35 BAM 2.28
$1.39 BAM 2.34
-2.88%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$1.06 BAM 1.78
18.87%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.14 BAM 3.61
$2.31 BAM 3.9
-7.36%
Eggs
$3.31 BAM 5.59
$2.79 BAM 4.7
18.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.28 BAM 17.36
$9.85 BAM 16.63
4.37%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.66 BAM 14.62
$7.32 BAM 12.35
18.31%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.52 BAM 22.81
$11.23 BAM 18.95
20.39%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.6
$1.73 BAM 2.92
-10.98%
Banana (1kg)
$1.86 BAM 3.13
$1.63 BAM 2.76
14.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.07 BAM 3.49
$1.87 BAM 3.15
10.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.38 BAM 4.03
$2.05 BAM 3.45
16.10%
Potato (1kg)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$1.2 BAM 2.02
-5.83%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$1.43 BAM 2.42
-19.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BAM 2.17
$0.96 BAM 1.62
34.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.8 BAM 1.35
$0.86 BAM 1.45
-6.98%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.73 BAM 6.3
$3.46 BAM 5.85
7.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.66 BAM 14.62
$7.96 BAM 13.44
8.79%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.06 BAM 1.79
$1.21 BAM 2.05
-12.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$2.07 BAM 3.49
-39.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$1.79 BAM 3.02
-41.90%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.02 BAM 52.4
$34.92 BAM 58.9
-11.17%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.44
$1.17 BAM 1.97
23.08%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.78 BAM 1.31
$0.79 BAM 1.33
-1.27%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.86 BAM 14.96
$10.81 BAM 18.24
-18.04%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.6
$1.48 BAM 2.51
4.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27K BAM 45.6K
$23.6K BAM 39.8K
14.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BAM 43.2K
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
-2.26%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$198 BAM 334
$204 BAM 345
-3.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.72 BAM 31.6
$19.2 BAM 32.42
-2.50%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.58 BAM 56.7
$22.35 BAM 37.72
50.25%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.54 BAM 60
$29.27 BAM 49.4
21.42%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.43 BAM 27.73
$11.1 BAM 18.74
48.02%
Cinema Ticket
$7.01 BAM 11.83
$5.73 BAM 9.67
22.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$252 BAM 425
$145 BAM 244
74.03%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,364 BAM 5,678
$2,991 BAM 5,049
12.45%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$90.8 BAM 153
$29.75 BAM 50.2
205.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.73 BAM 62
$17.45 BAM 29.45
110.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$110 BAM 185
$97.2 BAM 164
12.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$103 BAM 174
$118 BAM 198
-12.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$441 BAM 745
$221 BAM 373
99.85%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$307 BAM 518
$204 BAM 345
50.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$896 BAM 1,512
$313 BAM 528
186.24%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$584 BAM 986
$282 BAM 476
107.07%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,420 BAM 5,773
$1,516 BAM 2,559
125.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,203 BAM 3,718
$1,360 BAM 2,296
61.94%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Bihac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$950 BAM 1,603
$795 BAM 1,343
19.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
4.14
-8.21%

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Last update for Sarajevo: October 27, 2025

Last update for Bihac: October 29, 2025

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