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

🙂 Solo nomad: Tesanj is 12.9% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 28.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Tesanj is 18% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 25.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.61 BAM 6.09
$6.88 BAM 11.6
-47.53%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$16.83 BAM 28.41
$35.59 BAM 60.1
-52.71%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.91 BAM 4.91
$9.06 BAM 15.29
-67.88%
Cappuccino
$0.91 BAM 1.54
$2.04 BAM 3.44
-55.39%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.48 BAM 2.5
$2.01 BAM 3.39
-26.37%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 BAM 1.54
$1.42 BAM 2.4
-35.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.04 BAM 3.44
$2.69 BAM 4.54
-24.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 BAM 2.93
$2.41 BAM 4.07
-28.22%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.8 BAM 1.35
$1.35 BAM 2.28
-40.74%
White Bread (500g)
$0.85 BAM 1.43
$1.26 BAM 2.12
-32.54%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.33 BAM 3.94
$2.14 BAM 3.61
8.88%
Eggs
$2.84 BAM 4.8
$3.31 BAM 5.59
-14.20%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.08 BAM 17.01
$10.28 BAM 17.36
-1.95%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.46 BAM 12.58
$8.66 BAM 14.62
-13.86%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.15 BAM 22.19
$13.52 BAM 22.81
-2.74%
Apples (1kg)
$1.28 BAM 2.17
$1.54 BAM 2.6
-16.88%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 BAM 2.72
$1.86 BAM 3.13
-13.44%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 BAM 3.16
$2.07 BAM 3.49
-9.66%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.68 BAM 2.84
$2.38 BAM 4.03
-29.41%
Potato (1kg)
$0.83 BAM 1.41
$1.13 BAM 1.91
-26.55%
Onion (1kg)
$0.69 BAM 1.17
$1.15 BAM 1.93
-40.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.97 BAM 1.64
$1.29 BAM 2.17
-24.81%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 BAM 1.73
$0.8 BAM 1.35
28.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.56 BAM 6
$3.73 BAM 6.3
-4.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.36 BAM 14.11
$8.66 BAM 14.62
-3.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.2 BAM 2.03
$1.06 BAM 1.79
13.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.99 BAM 3.35
$1.26 BAM 2.12
57.94%
🚌 Getting Around
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.85 BAM 3.11
$1.04 BAM 1.75
77.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.98 BAM 59.1
$31.02 BAM 52.4
12.77%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BAM 2.01
$1.44 BAM 2.44
-17.36%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.88
$0.78 BAM 1.31
-33.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.5 BAM 17.73
$8.86 BAM 14.96
18.51%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BAM 2.46
$1.54 BAM 2.6
-5.19%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.9K BAM 40.4K
$27K BAM 45.6K
-11.40%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.9K BAM 43.8K
$25.6K BAM 43.2K
1.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$123 BAM 207
$198 BAM 334
-37.98%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19 BAM 32.06
$18.72 BAM 31.6
1.50%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.16 BAM 47.52
$33.58 BAM 56.7
-16.14%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.94 BAM 48.85
$35.54 BAM 60
-18.57%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.71 BAM 18.09
$16.43 BAM 27.73
-34.81%
Cinema Ticket
$2.9 BAM 4.89
$7.01 BAM 11.83
-58.63%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$155 BAM 262
$252 BAM 425
-38.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,259 BAM 5,501
$3,364 BAM 5,678
-3.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 BAM 121
$90.8 BAM 153
-20.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.63 BAM 60.2
$36.73 BAM 62
-2.99%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$98.7 BAM 167
$110 BAM 185
-10.10%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$120 BAM 203
$103 BAM 174
16.33%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$262 BAM 443
$441 BAM 745
-40.54%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$167 BAM 282
$307 BAM 518
-45.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$367 BAM 619
$896 BAM 1,512
-59.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$316 BAM 533
$584 BAM 986
-45.96%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,605 BAM 4,397
$3,420 BAM 5,773
-23.82%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,832 BAM 3,092
$2,203 BAM 3,718
-16.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$712 BAM 1,202
$950 BAM 1,603
-25.05%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
3.8
8.95%

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

Last update for Tesanj: October 28, 2025

Last update for Sarajevo: October 27, 2025

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