Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Brcko Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Brcko

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 27.6% more expensive than Brcko without rent, and 23.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 18.8% more expensive than Brcko without rent, and 27.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.97 BAM 11.58
$6.95 BAM 11.54
0.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.71 BAM 57.6
$35.72 BAM 59.3
-2.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.99 BAM 14.93
$5.54 BAM 9.20
62.27%
Cappuccino
$2.14 BAM 3.56
$1.77 BAM 2.93
20.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 BAM 3.29
$1.01 BAM 1.68
96.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.34 BAM 2.23
$0.72 BAM 1.20
86.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.63 BAM 4.36
$0.89 BAM 1.48
195.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 BAM 4.01
$2.04 BAM 3.39
18.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.35
$1.40 BAM 2.33
0.71%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 BAM 2.08
$1.15 BAM 1.91
9.57%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.15 BAM 3.58
$2.32 BAM 3.85
-7.33%
Eggs
$3.29 BAM 5.46
$2.89 BAM 4.79
13.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.52 BAM 17.46
$10.19 BAM 16.91
3.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.62 BAM 14.30
$7.45 BAM 12.37
15.70%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.55 BAM 22.49
$13.30 BAM 22.08
1.88%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 BAM 2.59
$1.16 BAM 1.92
34.48%
Banana (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.11
$1.69 BAM 2.81
11.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00 BAM 3.32
$1.85 BAM 3.07
8.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.39 BAM 3.96
$1.72 BAM 2.86
38.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 BAM 1.85
$0.85 BAM 1.41
30.59%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.01
$0.70 BAM 1.17
72.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 BAM 2.02
$0.96 BAM 1.60
27.08%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BAM 1.24
$1.01 BAM 1.68
-25.74%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.69 BAM 6.13
$3.19 BAM 5.30
15.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.57 BAM 14.22
$8.31 BAM 13.80
3.13%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.06 BAM 1.75
$1.26 BAM 2.09
-15.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BAM 2.20
$1.98 BAM 3.29
-32.83%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.08 BAM 1.80
$1.19 BAM 1.98
-9.24%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$30.66 BAM 50.9
$35.04 BAM 58.2
-12.50%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.45 BAM 2.40
$1.15 BAM 1.91
26.09%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.81 BAM 1.35
$0.52 BAM 0.86
55.77%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.88 BAM 14.74
$10.49 BAM 17.42
-15.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BAM 2.57
$1.46 BAM 2.42
6.16%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
$23.9K BAM 39.6K
11.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BAM 42.7K
$26.4K BAM 43.9K
-2.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$201 BAM 333
$120 BAM 200
66.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.64 BAM 30.94
$11.91 BAM 19.78
56.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.33 BAM 55.3
$28.90 BAM 47.98
15.33%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.19 BAM 58.4
$26.63 BAM 44.21
32.14%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.43 BAM 27.27
$10.77 BAM 17.89
52.55%
Cinema Ticket
$7.14 BAM 11.85
$5.52 BAM 9.16
29.35%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$251 BAM 416
$149 BAM 248
67.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,425 BAM 5,686
$3,279 BAM 5,443
4.47%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$91.1 BAM 151
$23.48 BAM 38.98
287.86%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.05 BAM 61.5
$17.44 BAM 28.95
112.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$109 BAM 180
$87.0 BAM 144
24.83%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.7 BAM 166
$89.7 BAM 149
11.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$438 BAM 727
$350 BAM 581
25.12%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$312 BAM 519
$269 BAM 446
16.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$902 BAM 1,498
$538 BAM 893
67.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$599 BAM 995
$349 BAM 579
71.92%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,423 BAM 5,682
$1,526 BAM 2,533
124.32%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,428 BAM 4,031
$1,242 BAM 2,062
95.47%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Brcko
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,045 BAM 1,735
$515 BAM 854
103.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
4.14
-8.21%

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

Last update for Sarajevo: April 12, 2026

Last update for Brcko: April 12, 2026

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