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

🙂 Solo nomad: Tesanj is 10.7% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 26.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Tesanj is 9.9% cheaper than Sarajevo without rent, and 27.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.46 BAM 5.75
$6.97 BAM 11.58
-50.36%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$16.75 BAM 27.80
$34.71 BAM 57.6
-51.74%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.92 BAM 4.84
$8.99 BAM 14.93
-67.52%
Cappuccino
$0.84 BAM 1.39
$2.14 BAM 3.56
-60.75%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 BAM 2.42
$1.98 BAM 3.29
-26.26%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 BAM 1.41
$1.34 BAM 2.23
-36.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.07 BAM 3.44
$2.63 BAM 4.36
-21.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BAM 3.00
$2.42 BAM 4.01
-25.21%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.82 BAM 1.35
$1.41 BAM 2.35
-41.84%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BAM 1.39
$1.26 BAM 2.08
-33.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.39 BAM 3.97
$2.15 BAM 3.58
11.16%
Eggs
$2.88 BAM 4.78
$3.29 BAM 5.46
-12.46%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.69 BAM 16.09
$10.52 BAM 17.46
-7.89%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.53 BAM 12.49
$8.62 BAM 14.30
-12.65%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.25 BAM 21.99
$13.55 BAM 22.49
-2.21%
Apples (1kg)
$1.29 BAM 2.14
$1.56 BAM 2.59
-17.31%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.71
$1.88 BAM 3.11
-13.30%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.87 BAM 3.10
$2.00 BAM 3.32
-6.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.66 BAM 2.75
$2.39 BAM 3.96
-30.54%
Potato (1kg)
$0.81 BAM 1.34
$1.11 BAM 1.85
-27.03%
Onion (1kg)
$0.70 BAM 1.16
$1.21 BAM 2.01
-42.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.99 BAM 1.64
$1.22 BAM 2.02
-18.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 BAM 1.58
$0.75 BAM 1.24
26.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.64 BAM 6.04
$3.69 BAM 6.13
-1.36%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.28 BAM 13.75
$8.57 BAM 14.22
-3.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 1.98
$1.06 BAM 1.75
12.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 BAM 3.26
$1.33 BAM 2.20
47.37%
🚌 Getting Around
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.76 BAM 2.92
$1.08 BAM 1.80
62.96%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.66 BAM 59.2
$30.66 BAM 50.9
16.31%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 BAM 1.91
$1.45 BAM 2.40
-20.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 BAM 0.86
$0.81 BAM 1.35
-35.80%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.79 BAM 17.90
$8.88 BAM 14.74
21.51%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.50 BAM 2.49
$1.55 BAM 2.57
-3.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K BAM 38.5K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-12.95%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.0K BAM 43.1K
$25.7K BAM 42.7K
0.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$123 BAM 204
$201 BAM 333
-38.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.35 BAM 32.13
$18.64 BAM 30.94
3.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.23 BAM 46.86
$33.33 BAM 55.3
-15.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.81 BAM 49.48
$35.19 BAM 58.4
-15.29%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.96 BAM 18.19
$16.43 BAM 27.27
-33.29%
Cinema Ticket
$2.87 BAM 4.76
$7.14 BAM 11.85
-59.80%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$152 BAM 252
$251 BAM 416
-39.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,265 BAM 5,420
$3,425 BAM 5,686
-4.69%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$69.6 BAM 116
$91.1 BAM 151
-23.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.63 BAM 57.5
$37.05 BAM 61.5
-6.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$97.9 BAM 162
$109 BAM 180
-9.83%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$119 BAM 197
$99.7 BAM 166
18.98%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$258 BAM 429
$438 BAM 727
-41.06%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$167 BAM 278
$312 BAM 519
-46.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$368 BAM 611
$902 BAM 1,498
-59.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$312 BAM 519
$599 BAM 995
-47.88%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,515 BAM 4,174
$3,423 BAM 5,682
-26.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,754 BAM 2,912
$2,428 BAM 4,031
-27.75%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Tesanj
Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$710 BAM 1,179
$1,045 BAM 1,735
-32.05%
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: April 13, 2026

Last update for Sarajevo: April 12, 2026

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