Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Foca Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Foca

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 32.7% more expensive than Foca without rent, and 27.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 30.1% more expensive than Foca without rent, and 30.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.27 BAM 12.22
$7.20 BAM 12.09
0.97%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.06 BAM 58.9
$16.26 BAM 27.32
115.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.08 BAM 15.26
$8.77 BAM 14.74
3.53%
Cappuccino
$2.15 BAM 3.62
$1.57 BAM 2.65
36.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.39
$0.98 BAM 1.65
106.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 BAM 2.36
$0.61 BAM 1.02
131.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.68 BAM 4.51
$2.02 BAM 3.39
32.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.37 BAM 3.99
$2.76 BAM 4.64
-14.13%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.15 BAM 1.93
22.61%
White Bread (500g)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.16 BAM 1.96
9.48%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.13 BAM 3.58
$1.63 BAM 2.73
30.67%
Eggs
$3.29 BAM 5.52
$2.91 BAM 4.89
13.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.46 BAM 17.57
$9.22 BAM 15.49
13.45%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.53 BAM 14.34
$5.42 BAM 9.11
57.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.29 BAM 22.33
$12.26 BAM 20.60
8.40%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$0.92 BAM 1.55
67.39%
Banana (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.16
$1.66 BAM 2.78
13.25%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00 BAM 3.35
$1.86 BAM 3.13
7.53%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 3.98
$1.98 BAM 3.32
19.70%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.24 BAM 2.09
-12.10%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$1.26 BAM 2.11
-8.73%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 BAM 2.06
$1.23 BAM 2.07
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BAM 1.35
$0.75 BAM 1.26
6.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.57 BAM 6.00
$3.72 BAM 6.25
-4.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.87 BAM 14.91
$8.16 BAM 13.71
8.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$0.74 BAM 1.24
40.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.12 BAM 1.89
12.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.83 BAM 3.07
-40.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.73 BAM 53.3
$35.26 BAM 59.2
-10.01%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.49 BAM 2.50
1.34%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.56 BAM 0.94
37.50%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$8.60 BAM 14.46
0.81%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BAM 2.60
$1.49 BAM 2.50
4.03%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.0K BAM 45.4K
$28.7K BAM 48.2K
-5.91%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BAM 43.2K
$27.4K BAM 46.0K
-6.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$198 BAM 333
$171 BAM 286
16.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.55 BAM 31.16
$19.33 BAM 32.47
-4.04%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.07 BAM 55.6
$23.86 BAM 40.09
38.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.96 BAM 60.4
$29.31 BAM 49.24
22.69%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.34 BAM 27.46
$11.14 BAM 18.71
46.68%
Cinema Ticket
$6.90 BAM 11.58
$4.75 BAM 7.98
45.26%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 BAM 425
$238 BAM 400
6.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,426 BAM 5,756
$3,757 BAM 6,312
-8.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.7 BAM 151
$75.3 BAM 127
19.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.15 BAM 62.4
$36.16 BAM 60.8
2.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$109 BAM 183
$69.8 BAM 117
55.81%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 BAM 170
$123 BAM 206
-17.70%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$436 BAM 733
$154 BAM 259
182.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$303 BAM 509
$172 BAM 289
75.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$908 BAM 1,525
$370 BAM 621
145.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$581 BAM 976
$317 BAM 533
83.12%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,402 BAM 5,716
$2,431 BAM 4,084
39.96%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,383 BAM 4,003
$1,739 BAM 2,922
36.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Foca
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,011 BAM 1,698
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
5.02
-24.30%

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

Last update for Sarajevo: February 28, 2026

Last update for Foca: March 1, 2026

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