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

🙂 Solo nomad: Tuzla is 12.8% cheaper than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 6.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Tuzla is 19% cheaper than Istočno Sarajevo without rent, and 7.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.40 BAM 8.96
$7.03 BAM 11.68
-23.19%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.87 BAM 49.59
$35.41 BAM 58.8
-15.65%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.01 BAM 9.98
$5.68 BAM 9.43
5.81%
Cappuccino
$1.65 BAM 2.75
$1.75 BAM 2.91
-5.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BAM 3.00
$2.01 BAM 3.33
-9.95%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.00 BAM 1.67
$1.37 BAM 2.27
-27.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.33 BAM 3.86
$2.38 BAM 3.95
-2.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.10 BAM 3.49
$2.00 BAM 3.32
5.00%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.19 BAM 1.98
$1.38 BAM 2.29
-13.77%
White Bread (500g)
$0.98 BAM 1.63
$1.40 BAM 2.32
-30.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.20 BAM 3.65
$2.11 BAM 3.51
4.27%
Eggs
$2.54 BAM 4.21
$3.17 BAM 5.27
-19.87%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.83 BAM 12.99
$10.16 BAM 16.87
-22.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.27 BAM 12.07
$8.36 BAM 13.88
-13.04%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.93 BAM 18.14
$13.03 BAM 21.64
-16.12%
Apples (1kg)
$1.18 BAM 1.96
$1.48 BAM 2.45
-20.27%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 BAM 2.68
$1.61 BAM 2.68
-
Oranges (1kg)
$1.44 BAM 2.39
$1.82 BAM 3.02
-20.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.19 BAM 1.97
$1.72 BAM 2.85
-30.81%
Potato (1kg)
$0.95 BAM 1.58
$1.08 BAM 1.80
-12.04%
Onion (1kg)
$0.95 BAM 1.58
$1.21 BAM 2.00
-21.49%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.83 BAM 1.38
$0.91 BAM 1.51
-8.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.69 BAM 1.15
$1.02 BAM 1.70
-32.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.75 BAM 6.23
$3.60 BAM 5.97
4.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.25 BAM 7.05
$8.50 BAM 14.11
-50.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 BAM 1.20
$1.08 BAM 1.80
-32.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92 BAM 1.52
$1.31 BAM 2.17
-29.77%
🚌 Getting Around
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.48 BAM 2.46
$1.83 BAM 3.04
-19.13%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$46.33 BAM 76.9
$34.94 BAM 58.0
32.60%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.78 BAM 2.96
$1.50 BAM 2.49
18.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.53 BAM 0.88
$0.81 BAM 1.35
-34.57%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.00 BAM 9.96
$10.59 BAM 17.59
-43.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BAM 2.53
$1.49 BAM 2.48
2.68%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.9K BAM 49.6K
$23.4K BAM 38.9K
27.38%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.8K BAM 39.6K
$26.2K BAM 43.5K
-8.96%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$137 BAM 227
$125 BAM 207
9.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.32 BAM 30.42
$19.32 BAM 32.06
-5.18%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.81 BAM 44.50
$28.58 BAM 47.45
-6.19%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.27 BAM 51.9
$29.56 BAM 49.07
5.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.03 BAM 15.00
$10.88 BAM 18.06
-17.00%
Cinema Ticket
$5.67 BAM 9.41
$5.70 BAM 9.46
-0.53%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$173 BAM 288
$152 BAM 252
14.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,394 BAM 3,975
$3,261 BAM 5,413
-26.57%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.1 BAM 118
$92.0 BAM 153
-22.72%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.15 BAM 68.3
$34.51 BAM 57.3
19.24%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.4 BAM 143
$98.6 BAM 164
-12.32%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.5 BAM 124
$99.9 BAM 166
-25.39%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$262 BAM 434
$225 BAM 373
16.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$194 BAM 322
$188 BAM 312
3.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$352 BAM 584
$264 BAM 438
33.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$264 BAM 438
$222 BAM 369
18.78%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,513 BAM 4,171
$1,859 BAM 3,086
35.17%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,870 BAM 3,104
$1,412 BAM 2,344
32.39%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Tuzla
Istočno Sarajevo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$963 BAM 1,598
$746 BAM 1,239
29.04%
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Istočno Sarajevo: April 14, 2026

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