Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Tuzla Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Tuzla

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 20.4% more expensive than Tuzla without rent, and 31.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 17% more expensive than Tuzla without rent, and 32.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 BAM 11.6
$5.38 BAM 9.08
27.88%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.59 BAM 60.1
$30.03 BAM 50.7
18.51%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.06 BAM 15.29
$5.88 BAM 9.93
54.08%
Cappuccino
$2.04 BAM 3.44
$1.6 BAM 2.69
27.50%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$1.81 BAM 3.06
11.05%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 BAM 2.4
$1.01 BAM 1.7
40.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.69 BAM 4.54
$2.33 BAM 3.93
15.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.41 BAM 4.07
$2.01 BAM 3.39
19.90%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.35 BAM 2.28
$1.21 BAM 2.04
11.57%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$0.97 BAM 1.64
29.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.14 BAM 3.61
$2.18 BAM 3.68
-1.83%
Eggs
$3.31 BAM 5.59
$2.54 BAM 4.28
30.31%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.28 BAM 17.36
$8.03 BAM 13.55
28.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.66 BAM 14.62
$7.53 BAM 12.71
15.01%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.52 BAM 22.81
$11 BAM 18.57
22.91%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.6
$1.18 BAM 1.99
30.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.86 BAM 3.13
$1.63 BAM 2.75
14.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.07 BAM 3.49
$1.51 BAM 2.55
37.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.38 BAM 4.03
$1.18 BAM 1.99
101.69%
Potato (1kg)
$1.13 BAM 1.91
$0.95 BAM 1.6
18.95%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.93
$0.9 BAM 1.51
27.78%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BAM 2.17
$0.83 BAM 1.39
55.42%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.8 BAM 1.35
$0.68 BAM 1.14
17.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.73 BAM 6.3
$3.61 BAM 6.1
3.32%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.66 BAM 14.62
$4.78 BAM 8.07
81.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.06 BAM 1.79
$0.76 BAM 1.29
39.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.12
$0.93 BAM 1.57
35.48%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$1.44 BAM 2.43
-27.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.02 BAM 52.4
$48.01 BAM 81
-35.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.44 BAM 2.44
$1.73 BAM 2.93
-16.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.78 BAM 1.31
$0.56 BAM 0.94
39.29%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.86 BAM 14.96
$5.74 BAM 9.69
54.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.6
$1.45 BAM 2.45
6.21%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27K BAM 45.6K
$29.6K BAM 49.9K
-8.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BAM 43.2K
$23.2K BAM 39.2K
10.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$198 BAM 334
$141 BAM 238
40.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.72 BAM 31.6
$18.4 BAM 31.05
1.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.58 BAM 56.7
$26.29 BAM 44.37
27.73%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.54 BAM 60
$30.67 BAM 51.8
15.88%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.43 BAM 27.73
$8.87 BAM 14.98
85.23%
Cinema Ticket
$7.01 BAM 11.83
$5.9 BAM 9.96
18.81%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$252 BAM 425
$172 BAM 290
46.19%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,364 BAM 5,678
$2,313 BAM 3,905
45.40%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$90.8 BAM 153
$71.6 BAM 121
26.83%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.73 BAM 62
$40.63 BAM 68.6
-9.60%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$110 BAM 185
$85.5 BAM 144
28.42%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$103 BAM 174
$74.1 BAM 125
39.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$441 BAM 745
$265 BAM 447
66.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$307 BAM 518
$191 BAM 323
60.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$896 BAM 1,512
$347 BAM 586
157.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$584 BAM 986
$268 BAM 452
118.25%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,420 BAM 5,773
$2,627 BAM 4,433
30.20%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,203 BAM 3,718
$1,858 BAM 3,137
18.55%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Tuzla
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$950 BAM 1,603
$904 BAM 1,526
5.06%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
4.23
-10.17%

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

Last update for Sarajevo: October 27, 2025

Last update for Tuzla: October 29, 2025

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