Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Maglaj Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Maglaj

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 32.4% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 30% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 23.8% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 25.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.27 BAM 12.22
$7.26 BAM 12.20
0.14%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.06 BAM 58.9
$35.28 BAM 59.3
-0.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.08 BAM 15.26
$5.69 BAM 9.56
59.58%
Cappuccino
$2.15 BAM 3.62
$1.71 BAM 2.86
25.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.39
$1.78 BAM 3.00
13.48%
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
$2.37 BAM 3.99
13.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.37 BAM 3.99
$2.01 BAM 3.37
17.91%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.36 BAM 2.28
3.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.01 BAM 1.70
25.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.13 BAM 3.58
$1.79 BAM 3.01
18.99%
Eggs
$3.29 BAM 5.52
$2.88 BAM 4.83
14.24%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.46 BAM 17.57
$7.71 BAM 12.95
35.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.53 BAM 14.34
$6.93 BAM 11.64
23.09%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.29 BAM 22.33
$10.14 BAM 17.03
31.07%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.21 BAM 2.03
27.27%
Banana (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.16
$1.68 BAM 2.82
11.90%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00 BAM 3.35
$1.79 BAM 3.01
11.73%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 3.98
$1.78 BAM 2.99
33.15%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.15 BAM 1.93
-5.22%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$1.20 BAM 2.02
-4.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 BAM 2.06
$0.94 BAM 1.58
30.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BAM 1.35
$0.84 BAM 1.41
-4.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.57 BAM 6.00
$3.57 BAM 6.00
-
Wine (Bottle)
$8.87 BAM 14.91
$6.99 BAM 11.73
26.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$1.14 BAM 1.92
-8.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.16 BAM 1.95
8.62%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.85 BAM 3.11
-41.08%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.73 BAM 53.3
$35.21 BAM 59.2
-9.88%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.82 BAM 3.05
-17.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$1.10 BAM 1.85
-30.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$10.43 BAM 17.51
-16.87%
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
$23.7K BAM 39.8K
13.91%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BAM 43.2K
$26.3K BAM 44.2K
-2.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$198 BAM 333
$121 BAM 203
63.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.55 BAM 31.16
$18.90 BAM 31.75
-1.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.07 BAM 55.6
$28.63 BAM 48.10
15.51%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.96 BAM 60.4
$29.71 BAM 49.92
21.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.34 BAM 27.46
$11.10 BAM 18.65
47.21%
Cinema Ticket
$6.90 BAM 11.58
$4.60 BAM 7.72
50.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 BAM 425
$154 BAM 259
63.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,426 BAM 5,756
$3,331 BAM 5,596
2.86%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.7 BAM 151
$70.9 BAM 119
26.50%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.15 BAM 62.4
$35.06 BAM 58.9
5.96%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$109 BAM 183
$100 BAM 168
8.58%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 BAM 170
$119 BAM 201
-15.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$436 BAM 733
$256 BAM 431
70.06%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$303 BAM 509
$168 BAM 283
80.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$908 BAM 1,525
$363 BAM 610
150.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$581 BAM 976
$319 BAM 536
82.33%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,402 BAM 5,716
$2,443 BAM 4,104
39.29%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,383 BAM 4,003
$1,686 BAM 2,833
41.29%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,011 BAM 1,698
$777 BAM 1,305
30.11%
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: February 28, 2026

Last update for Maglaj: March 1, 2026

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