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

🙂 Solo nomad: Zenica is 11% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 23.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Zenica is 10.3% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 23.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.28 BAM 12.08
$9.05 BAM 15.03
-19.56%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.96 BAM 31.48
$42.16 BAM 70.0
-55.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.10 BAM 6.80
$8.96 BAM 14.87
-54.24%
Cappuccino
$1.59 BAM 2.63
$1.65 BAM 2.74
-3.64%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.80 BAM 2.98
$2.02 BAM 3.35
-10.89%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 BAM 2.00
$1.20 BAM 2.00
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.09 BAM 3.47
$2.02 BAM 3.36
3.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.10 BAM 3.48
$2.72 BAM 4.51
-22.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.23 BAM 2.04
$1.40 BAM 2.32
-12.14%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BAM 1.39
$1.23 BAM 2.04
-31.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.81 BAM 3.00
$1.65 BAM 2.73
9.70%
Eggs
$2.71 BAM 4.49
$2.91 BAM 4.84
-6.87%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.76 BAM 12.88
$9.29 BAM 15.42
-16.47%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.26 BAM 12.05
$8.77 BAM 14.56
-17.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.76 BAM 21.18
$12.13 BAM 20.13
5.19%
Apples (1kg)
$1.36 BAM 2.25
$1.39 BAM 2.30
-2.16%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 BAM 2.74
$1.64 BAM 2.72
0.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.55 BAM 2.57
$1.87 BAM 3.10
-17.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.91 BAM 3.17
$1.97 BAM 3.26
-3.05%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BAM 1.67
$1.21 BAM 2.00
-16.53%
Onion (1kg)
$1.27 BAM 2.11
$1.31 BAM 2.17
-3.05%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.60 BAM 1.00
$1.29 BAM 2.13
-53.49%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 BAM 1.22
$0.71 BAM 1.19
4.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.57 BAM 5.93
$3.79 BAM 6.30
-5.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.18 BAM 6.94
$8.17 BAM 13.56
-48.84%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.90 BAM 1.50
$0.76 BAM 1.26
18.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.96 BAM 1.60
$1.09 BAM 1.81
-11.93%
🚌 Getting Around
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 BAM 1.40
$1.37 BAM 2.28
-38.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$32.89 BAM 54.6
$36.39 BAM 60.4
-9.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.66 BAM 2.75
$1.51 BAM 2.51
9.93%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.82 BAM 1.37
$1.10 BAM 1.83
-25.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.86 BAM 14.71
$8.82 BAM 14.64
0.45%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.45 BAM 2.40
$1.51 BAM 2.51
-3.97%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.4K BAM 38.8K
$29.1K BAM 48.2K
-19.65%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K BAM 43.7K
$26.6K BAM 44.2K
-1.14%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$167 BAM 277
$171 BAM 284
-2.16%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.36 BAM 32.13
$18.88 BAM 31.33
2.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.08 BAM 39.97
$23.40 BAM 38.84
2.91%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.30 BAM 40.34
$28.35 BAM 47.06
-14.29%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.53 BAM 24.12
$10.16 BAM 16.86
43.01%
Cinema Ticket
$4.60 BAM 7.64
$4.64 BAM 7.70
-0.86%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$152 BAM 252
$242 BAM 401
-37.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,305 BAM 5,487
$3,715 BAM 6,167
-11.04%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.0 BAM 86.3
$74.2 BAM 123
-29.90%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.13 BAM 51.7
$36.61 BAM 60.8
-14.97%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$95.6 BAM 159
$90.9 BAM 151
5.14%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$92.0 BAM 153
$126 BAM 209
-27.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$200 BAM 332
$450 BAM 747
-55.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$146 BAM 243
$325 BAM 539
-54.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$278 BAM 461
$655 BAM 1,087
-57.59%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$210 BAM 349
$469 BAM 778
-55.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,678 BAM 2,786
$3,009 BAM 4,995
-44.23%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,320 BAM 2,191
$2,041 BAM 3,389
-35.33%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Zenica
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$747 BAM 1,240
$876 BAM 1,454
-14.73%
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: April 12, 2026

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