Cost of Living Comparison Between Zenica and Banja Luka Cost of Living Comparison Between Zenica and Banja Luka

🙂 Solo nomad: Zenica is 2.2% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 20.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Zenica is 13.9% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 27.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.22 BAM 12.05
$8.61 BAM 14.38
-16.14%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.63 BAM 31.12
$41.52 BAM 69.3
-55.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.10 BAM 6.85
$8.67 BAM 14.48
-52.71%
Cappuccino
$1.64 BAM 2.75
$1.60 BAM 2.67
2.50%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.80 BAM 3.00
$1.96 BAM 3.27
-8.16%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 BAM 2.01
$1.19 BAM 1.99
1.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.04 BAM 3.40
$2.12 BAM 3.54
-3.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.10 BAM 3.51
$2.88 BAM 4.81
-27.08%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.22 BAM 2.04
$1.41 BAM 2.36
-13.48%
White Bread (500g)
$0.88 BAM 1.48
$1.28 BAM 2.13
-31.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.73 BAM 2.89
$1.57 BAM 2.61
10.19%
Eggs
$2.82 BAM 4.72
$2.87 BAM 4.79
-1.74%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.94 BAM 13.27
$9.60 BAM 16.02
-17.29%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.49 BAM 12.50
$8.84 BAM 14.76
-15.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.86 BAM 21.47
$11.95 BAM 19.96
7.62%
Apples (1kg)
$1.40 BAM 2.34
$1.45 BAM 2.42
-3.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.74
$1.59 BAM 2.65
3.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.55 BAM 2.59
$1.89 BAM 3.15
-17.99%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.92 BAM 3.21
$1.93 BAM 3.22
-0.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.05 BAM 1.75
$1.26 BAM 2.10
-16.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.31 BAM 2.19
$1.25 BAM 2.08
4.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.60 BAM 1.01
$1.26 BAM 2.11
-52.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 BAM 1.22
$0.77 BAM 1.29
-5.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.50 BAM 5.84
$3.66 BAM 6.10
-4.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.80 BAM 8.02
$8.31 BAM 13.88
-42.24%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.90 BAM 1.50
$0.71 BAM 1.18
26.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.95 BAM 1.58
$1.09 BAM 1.82
-12.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.87 BAM 1.45
$1.38 BAM 2.30
-36.96%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$32.92 BAM 55.0
$36.66 BAM 61.2
-10.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.63 BAM 2.73
$1.44 BAM 2.41
13.19%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$1.15 BAM 1.92
-33.04%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.09 BAM 15.19
$9.10 BAM 15.20
-0.11%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.50 BAM 2.50
$1.54 BAM 2.58
-2.60%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.9K BAM 40.0K
$28.9K BAM 48.2K
-17.12%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K BAM 43.6K
$27.2K BAM 45.5K
-4.06%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 BAM 282
$172 BAM 288
-2.17%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.17 BAM 32.01
$18.98 BAM 31.70
1.00%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.88 BAM 41.54
$23.44 BAM 39.14
6.14%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.79 BAM 41.40
$28.22 BAM 47.13
-12.15%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.52 BAM 24.25
$9.97 BAM 16.65
45.64%
Cinema Ticket
$4.73 BAM 7.90
$4.74 BAM 7.92
-0.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$152 BAM 254
$236 BAM 394
-35.62%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,276 BAM 5,471
$3,627 BAM 6,057
-9.67%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.0 BAM 85.2
$74.8 BAM 125
-31.80%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.94 BAM 51.7
$35.98 BAM 60.1
-14.01%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.7 BAM 158
$88.2 BAM 147
7.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.7 BAM 148
$122 BAM 204
-27.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$197 BAM 329
$450 BAM 751
-56.24%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$145 BAM 241
$320 BAM 535
-54.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$280 BAM 468
$652 BAM 1,088
-57.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$210 BAM 350
$474 BAM 791
-55.71%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,638 BAM 2,735
$3,020 BAM 5,043
-45.77%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 BAM 2,204
$1,999 BAM 3,338
-33.96%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$762 BAM 1,273
$882 BAM 1,473
-13.55%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3
5.02
-40.24%

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

Last update for Zenica: March 1, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: March 2, 2026

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