Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Tesanj Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Tesanj

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 36.1% more expensive than Tesanj without rent, and 38.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 38.7% more expensive than Tesanj without rent, and 38.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.27 BAM 12.22
$3.55 BAM 5.97
104.79%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.06 BAM 58.9
$16.54 BAM 27.78
111.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.08 BAM 15.26
$3.02 BAM 5.07
200.66%
Cappuccino
$2.15 BAM 3.62
$0.85 BAM 1.42
152.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.39
$1.43 BAM 2.40
41.26%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 BAM 2.36
$0.92 BAM 1.54
53.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.68 BAM 4.51
$2.08 BAM 3.50
28.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.37 BAM 3.99
$1.78 BAM 2.99
33.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$0.80 BAM 1.35
76.25%
White Bread (500g)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$0.92 BAM 1.54
38.04%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.13 BAM 3.58
$2.38 BAM 4.00
-10.50%
Eggs
$3.29 BAM 5.52
$2.87 BAM 4.83
14.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.46 BAM 17.57
$10.18 BAM 17.11
2.75%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.53 BAM 14.34
$7.22 BAM 12.13
18.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.29 BAM 22.33
$13.44 BAM 22.58
-1.12%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.24 BAM 2.08
24.19%
Banana (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.16
$1.64 BAM 2.75
14.63%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00 BAM 3.35
$1.87 BAM 3.14
6.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 3.98
$1.72 BAM 2.90
37.79%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$0.80 BAM 1.34
36.25%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$0.75 BAM 1.27
53.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 BAM 2.06
$0.90 BAM 1.52
36.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BAM 1.35
$0.94 BAM 1.57
-14.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.57 BAM 6.00
$3.57 BAM 5.99
-
Wine (Bottle)
$8.87 BAM 14.91
$8.89 BAM 14.94
-0.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$1.21 BAM 2.04
-14.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$2.07 BAM 3.48
-39.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Tesanj
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
$34.78 BAM 58.4
-8.77%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.19 BAM 2.00
26.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.55 BAM 0.93
40.00%
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
$1.48 BAM 2.49
4.73%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.0K BAM 45.4K
$23.6K BAM 39.6K
14.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BAM 43.2K
$26.5K BAM 44.5K
-2.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$198 BAM 333
$121 BAM 204
63.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.55 BAM 31.16
$19.34 BAM 32.49
-4.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.07 BAM 55.6
$29.07 BAM 48.84
13.76%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.96 BAM 60.4
$28.98 BAM 48.69
24.09%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.34 BAM 27.46
$10.97 BAM 18.43
48.95%
Cinema Ticket
$6.90 BAM 11.58
$2.99 BAM 5.02
130.77%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 BAM 425
$151 BAM 253
67.76%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,426 BAM 5,756
$3,306 BAM 5,554
3.63%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.7 BAM 151
$72.0 BAM 121
24.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.15 BAM 62.4
$34.62 BAM 58.2
7.31%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$109 BAM 183
$99.6 BAM 167
9.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 BAM 170
$117 BAM 196
-13.55%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$436 BAM 733
$259 BAM 434
68.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$303 BAM 509
$173 BAM 290
75.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$908 BAM 1,525
$363 BAM 610
150.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$581 BAM 976
$313 BAM 526
85.68%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,402 BAM 5,716
$2,477 BAM 4,162
37.35%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,383 BAM 4,003
$1,724 BAM 2,896
38.20%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Tesanj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,011 BAM 1,698
$721 BAM 1,211
40.26%
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 Tesanj: March 1, 2026

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