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

🙂 Solo nomad: Zenica is 4.4% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 25.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Zenica is 27.5% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 24.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.95 BAM 11.73
$8.79 BAM 14.83
-20.93%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.79 BAM 31.72
$41.55 BAM 70.1
-54.78%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.22 BAM 7.13
$8.91 BAM 15.04
-52.64%
Cappuccino
$1.58 BAM 2.67
$1.65 BAM 2.78
-4.24%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BAM 3.06
$1.92 BAM 3.24
-5.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.02
$1.2 BAM 2.03
-0.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.05 BAM 3.46
$2.07 BAM 3.5
-0.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 BAM 3.57
$2.88 BAM 4.86
-26.39%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.22 BAM 2.06
$1.4 BAM 2.36
-12.86%
White Bread (500g)
$0.9 BAM 1.52
$1.24 BAM 2.1
-27.42%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.75 BAM 2.96
$1.58 BAM 2.66
10.76%
Eggs
$2.74 BAM 4.62
$2.92 BAM 4.93
-6.16%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.78 BAM 13.13
$9.2 BAM 15.54
-15.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.3 BAM 12.33
$8.97 BAM 15.15
-18.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.96 BAM 21.88
$11.97 BAM 20.2
8.27%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BAM 2.27
$1.39 BAM 2.34
-3.60%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.76
$1.65 BAM 2.79
-0.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 BAM 2.58
$1.95 BAM 3.29
-21.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.84 BAM 3.11
$2.01 BAM 3.39
-8.46%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BAM 1.7
$1.19 BAM 2.01
-15.13%
Onion (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.13
$1.31 BAM 2.21
-3.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BAM 0.95
$1.27 BAM 2.14
-55.12%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.3
$0.77 BAM 1.29
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.49 BAM 5.89
$3.8 BAM 6.41
-8.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.06 BAM 10.23
$7.08 BAM 11.95
-14.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 BAM 1.47
$0.7 BAM 1.18
24.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.01 BAM 1.71
$1.13 BAM 1.91
-10.62%
🚌 Getting Around
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 BAM 1.43
$1.42 BAM 2.39
-40.85%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.87 BAM 53.8
$36.2 BAM 61.1
-11.96%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.64 BAM 2.77
$1.43 BAM 2.41
14.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.82 BAM 1.38
$1.1 BAM 1.86
-25.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.1 BAM 15.37
$8.89 BAM 15.01
2.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BAM 2.52
$1.54 BAM 2.61
-3.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K BAM 39.9K
$28.3K BAM 47.8K
-16.49%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K BAM 43.6K
$26.5K BAM 44.8K
-2.70%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$170 BAM 288
$169 BAM 286
0.73%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.95 BAM 31.98
$19.35 BAM 32.66
-2.07%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.2 BAM 40.85
$23.22 BAM 39.19
4.22%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.28 BAM 40.98
$27.91 BAM 47.11
-13.01%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.86 BAM 25.09
$9.91 BAM 16.72
49.95%
Cinema Ticket
$4.77 BAM 8.06
$4.66 BAM 7.87
2.36%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$155 BAM 262
$240 BAM 405
-35.37%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,244 BAM 5,475
$3,633 BAM 6,132
-10.71%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$50.8 BAM 85.8
$75.8 BAM 128
-32.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.82 BAM 52
$36.95 BAM 62.4
-16.59%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.7 BAM 160
$88.8 BAM 150
6.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89 BAM 150
$125 BAM 211
-28.93%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$194 BAM 327
$461 BAM 779
-58.04%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$147 BAM 248
$321 BAM 542
-54.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$280 BAM 473
$637 BAM 1,075
-56.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$208 BAM 351
$464 BAM 783
-55.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,637 BAM 2,764
$3,118 BAM 5,262
-47.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,311 BAM 2,213
$2,152 BAM 3,632
-39.07%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$757 BAM 1,277
$825 BAM 1,393
-8.31%
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: October 27, 2025

Last update for Banja Luka: October 29, 2025

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