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

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 2.1% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 28.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 10.3% more expensive than Maglaj without rent, and 26.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.97 BAM 11.58
$7.05 BAM 11.71
-1.13%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.71 BAM 57.6
$34.88 BAM 57.9
-0.49%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.99 BAM 14.93
$5.56 BAM 9.23
61.69%
Cappuccino
$2.14 BAM 3.56
$1.75 BAM 2.90
22.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 BAM 3.29
$1.77 BAM 2.94
11.86%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.34 BAM 2.23
$1.20 BAM 1.98
11.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.63 BAM 4.36
$2.41 BAM 4.00
9.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 BAM 4.01
$2.09 BAM 3.47
15.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.35
$1.36 BAM 2.26
3.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 BAM 2.08
$1.03 BAM 1.70
22.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.15 BAM 3.58
$1.75 BAM 2.90
22.86%
Eggs
$3.29 BAM 5.46
$2.85 BAM 4.73
15.44%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.52 BAM 17.46
$7.64 BAM 12.69
37.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.62 BAM 14.30
$7.12 BAM 11.81
21.07%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.55 BAM 22.49
$10.19 BAM 16.91
32.97%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 BAM 2.59
$1.16 BAM 1.93
34.48%
Banana (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.11
$1.61 BAM 2.67
16.77%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00 BAM 3.32
$1.73 BAM 2.87
15.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.39 BAM 3.96
$1.75 BAM 2.91
36.57%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 BAM 1.85
$1.17 BAM 1.94
-5.13%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.01
$1.15 BAM 1.90
5.22%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 BAM 2.02
$0.92 BAM 1.53
32.61%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BAM 1.24
$0.85 BAM 1.40
-11.76%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.69 BAM 6.13
$3.48 BAM 5.78
6.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.57 BAM 14.22
$7.22 BAM 11.98
18.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.06 BAM 1.75
$1.20 BAM 1.99
-11.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BAM 2.20
$1.20 BAM 1.99
10.83%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.08 BAM 1.80
$1.82 BAM 3.03
-40.66%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$30.66 BAM 50.9
$35.63 BAM 59.2
-13.95%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.45 BAM 2.40
$1.79 BAM 2.97
-18.99%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.81 BAM 1.35
$1.15 BAM 1.90
-29.57%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.88 BAM 14.74
$10.76 BAM 17.86
-17.47%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BAM 2.57
$1.50 BAM 2.50
3.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
$23.4K BAM 38.9K
13.71%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BAM 42.7K
$26.3K BAM 43.6K
-2.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$201 BAM 333
$124 BAM 206
61.45%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.64 BAM 30.94
$19.18 BAM 31.84
-2.82%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.33 BAM 55.3
$28.24 BAM 46.88
18.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.19 BAM 58.4
$29.66 BAM 49.24
18.64%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.43 BAM 27.27
$11.04 BAM 18.32
48.82%
Cinema Ticket
$7.14 BAM 11.85
$4.70 BAM 7.80
51.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$251 BAM 416
$150 BAM 249
67.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,425 BAM 5,686
$3,227 BAM 5,357
6.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$91.1 BAM 151
$71.2 BAM 118
27.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.05 BAM 61.5
$35.19 BAM 58.4
5.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$109 BAM 180
$97.5 BAM 162
11.32%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.7 BAM 166
$119 BAM 198
-16.50%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$438 BAM 727
$257 BAM 427
70.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$312 BAM 519
$170 BAM 281
84.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$902 BAM 1,498
$359 BAM 596
151.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$599 BAM 995
$317 BAM 526
89.06%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,423 BAM 5,682
$2,448 BAM 4,064
39.80%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,428 BAM 4,031
$1,786 BAM 2,964
36.00%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Maglaj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,045 BAM 1,735
$791 BAM 1,313
32.19%
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 Maglaj: April 13, 2026

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