Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Kakanj Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Kakanj

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 1.1% more expensive than Kakanj without rent, and 23.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 1.3% more expensive than Kakanj without rent, and 24.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.27 BAM 12.22
$6.99 BAM 11.75
4.01%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.06 BAM 58.9
$35.12 BAM 59.0
-0.17%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.08 BAM 15.26
$5.67 BAM 9.53
60.14%
Cappuccino
$2.15 BAM 3.62
$1.59 BAM 2.67
35.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.39
$1.82 BAM 3.05
10.99%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 BAM 2.36
$1.17 BAM 1.96
20.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.68 BAM 4.51
$2.01 BAM 3.38
33.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.37 BAM 3.99
$2.02 BAM 3.39
17.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.36 BAM 2.28
3.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.20 BAM 2.02
5.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.13 BAM 3.58
$1.75 BAM 2.94
21.71%
Eggs
$3.29 BAM 5.52
$2.87 BAM 4.82
14.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.46 BAM 17.57
$8.15 BAM 13.70
28.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.53 BAM 14.34
$7.80 BAM 13.10
9.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.29 BAM 22.33
$11.80 BAM 19.83
12.63%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.41 BAM 2.36
9.22%
Banana (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.16
$1.58 BAM 2.65
18.99%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00 BAM 3.35
$1.88 BAM 3.16
6.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 3.98
$1.73 BAM 2.91
36.99%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.09 BAM 1.83
-
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$1.20 BAM 2.02
-4.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 BAM 2.06
$1.13 BAM 1.90
8.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BAM 1.35
$0.71 BAM 1.19
12.68%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.57 BAM 6.00
$3.73 BAM 6.27
-4.29%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.87 BAM 14.91
$8.98 BAM 15.09
-1.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$0.85 BAM 1.43
22.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.23 BAM 2.07
2.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.84 BAM 3.09
-40.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.73 BAM 53.3
$35.51 BAM 59.7
-10.64%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.44 BAM 2.41
4.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.78 BAM 1.32
-1.28%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$8.65 BAM 14.53
0.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BAM 2.60
$1.51 BAM 2.54
2.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.0K BAM 45.4K
$26.5K BAM 44.6K
1.76%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BAM 43.2K
$25.8K BAM 43.4K
-0.45%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$198 BAM 333
$160 BAM 268
24.34%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.55 BAM 31.16
$18.76 BAM 31.51
-1.12%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.07 BAM 55.6
$23.45 BAM 39.39
41.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.96 BAM 60.4
$29.41 BAM 49.41
22.27%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.34 BAM 27.46
$10.81 BAM 18.15
51.16%
Cinema Ticket
$6.90 BAM 11.58
$5.68 BAM 9.54
21.48%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 BAM 425
$170 BAM 285
48.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,426 BAM 5,756
$3,365 BAM 5,652
1.84%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.7 BAM 151
$69.5 BAM 117
28.94%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.15 BAM 62.4
$35.97 BAM 60.4
3.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$109 BAM 183
$88.9 BAM 149
22.30%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 BAM 170
$116 BAM 195
-13.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$436 BAM 733
$257 BAM 432
69.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$303 BAM 509
$172 BAM 288
76.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$908 BAM 1,525
$360 BAM 606
151.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$581 BAM 976
$319 BAM 536
82.23%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,402 BAM 5,716
$2,419 BAM 4,063
40.67%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,383 BAM 4,003
$1,565 BAM 2,630
52.20%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Kakanj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,011 BAM 1,698
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
4.23
-10.17%

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Last update for Sarajevo: February 28, 2026

Last update for Kakanj: March 2, 2026

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