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

🙂 Solo nomad: Tuzla is 4.7% cheaper than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 5.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Tuzla is 12.1% cheaper than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 6.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.38 BAM 9.08
$7.24 BAM 12.21
-25.69%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$30.03 BAM 50.7
$35.57 BAM 60
-15.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.88 BAM 9.93
$5.5 BAM 9.28
6.91%
Cappuccino
$1.6 BAM 2.69
$1.8 BAM 3.03
-11.11%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BAM 3.06
$2.1 BAM 3.54
-13.81%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.01 BAM 1.7
$1.42 BAM 2.39
-28.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.33 BAM 3.93
$2.37 BAM 4.01
-1.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.01 BAM 3.39
$2.01 BAM 3.39
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.21 BAM 2.04
$1.35 BAM 2.28
-10.37%
White Bread (500g)
$0.97 BAM 1.64
$1.4 BAM 2.36
-30.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.18 BAM 3.68
$2.16 BAM 3.64
0.93%
Eggs
$2.54 BAM 4.28
$3.21 BAM 5.41
-20.87%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.03 BAM 13.55
$9.76 BAM 16.47
-17.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.53 BAM 12.71
$8.13 BAM 13.72
-7.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11 BAM 18.57
$13.13 BAM 22.16
-16.22%
Apples (1kg)
$1.18 BAM 1.99
$1.47 BAM 2.49
-19.73%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.75
$1.6 BAM 2.71
1.87%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 BAM 2.55
$1.73 BAM 2.92
-12.72%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.18 BAM 1.99
$1.76 BAM 2.97
-32.95%
Potato (1kg)
$0.95 BAM 1.6
$1.08 BAM 1.82
-12.04%
Onion (1kg)
$0.9 BAM 1.51
$1.2 BAM 2.03
-25.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.83 BAM 1.39
$0.91 BAM 1.54
-8.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 BAM 1.14
$1.01 BAM 1.7
-32.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.61 BAM 6.1
$3.68 BAM 6.2
-1.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.78 BAM 8.07
$8.28 BAM 13.98
-42.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BAM 1.29
$1.1 BAM 1.86
-30.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.93 BAM 1.57
$1.32 BAM 2.24
-29.55%
🚌 Getting Around
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.44 BAM 2.43
$1.81 BAM 3.06
-20.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$48.01 BAM 81
$35.09 BAM 59.2
36.82%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.73 BAM 2.93
$1.5 BAM 2.54
15.33%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 BAM 0.94
$0.76 BAM 1.29
-26.32%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.74 BAM 9.69
$10.51 BAM 17.74
-45.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.45 BAM 2.45
$1.5 BAM 2.54
-3.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.6K BAM 49.9K
$23.7K BAM 40K
24.78%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.2K BAM 39.2K
$25.9K BAM 43.7K
-10.35%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$141 BAM 238
$121 BAM 204
16.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.4 BAM 31.05
$18.82 BAM 31.77
-2.23%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.29 BAM 44.37
$28.41 BAM 47.95
-7.46%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.67 BAM 51.8
$29.28 BAM 49.41
4.75%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.87 BAM 14.98
$10.87 BAM 18.36
-18.40%
Cinema Ticket
$5.9 BAM 9.96
$5.62 BAM 9.49
4.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$172 BAM 290
$153 BAM 259
12.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,313 BAM 3,905
$3,248 BAM 5,482
-28.77%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.6 BAM 121
$90.2 BAM 152
-20.70%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.63 BAM 68.6
$35.44 BAM 59.8
14.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.5 BAM 144
$99.5 BAM 168
-14.12%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.1 BAM 125
$103 BAM 174
-28.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$265 BAM 447
$222 BAM 375
19.03%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$191 BAM 323
$195 BAM 329
-1.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$347 BAM 586
$262 BAM 442
32.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$268 BAM 452
$219 BAM 369
22.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,627 BAM 4,433
$1,714 BAM 2,894
53.21%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,858 BAM 3,137
$1,404 BAM 2,370
32.33%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$904 BAM 1,526
$721 BAM 1,218
25.31%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.23
3.8
11.32%

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

Last update for Tuzla: October 29, 2025

Last update for Istočno Sarajevo: October 28, 2025

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