Cost of Living Comparison Between Zenica and Bijeljina Cost of Living Comparison Between Zenica and Bijeljina

😐 Solo nomad: Zenica is 1.2% more expensive than Bijeljina without rent, and 9.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Zenica is 32.8% cheaper than Bijeljina without rent, and 16.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.95 BAM 11.73
$9.04 BAM 15.26
-23.12%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.79 BAM 31.72
$34.71 BAM 58.6
-45.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.22 BAM 7.13
$5.15 BAM 8.69
-18.06%
Cappuccino
$1.58 BAM 2.67
$1.45 BAM 2.45
8.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 BAM 3.06
$1.79 BAM 3.02
1.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BAM 2.02
$1.07 BAM 1.81
11.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.05 BAM 3.46
$1.79 BAM 3.01
14.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 BAM 3.57
$2.32 BAM 3.91
-8.62%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.22 BAM 2.06
$1.55 BAM 2.61
-21.29%
White Bread (500g)
$0.9 BAM 1.52
$1.2 BAM 2.03
-25.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.75 BAM 2.96
$1.74 BAM 2.94
0.57%
Eggs
$2.74 BAM 4.62
$3.12 BAM 5.27
-12.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.78 BAM 13.13
$7.91 BAM 13.35
-1.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.3 BAM 12.33
$8.37 BAM 14.13
-12.78%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.96 BAM 21.88
$12.17 BAM 20.54
6.49%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BAM 2.27
$1.68 BAM 2.83
-20.24%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 BAM 2.76
$1.94 BAM 3.27
-15.46%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 BAM 2.58
$1.82 BAM 3.07
-15.93%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.84 BAM 3.11
$2.65 BAM 4.48
-30.57%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BAM 1.7
$1.63 BAM 2.75
-38.04%
Onion (1kg)
$1.26 BAM 2.13
$1.47 BAM 2.47
-14.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BAM 0.95
$1.12 BAM 1.89
-49.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BAM 1.3
$0.63 BAM 1.06
22.22%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.49 BAM 5.89
$3.74 BAM 6.31
-6.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.06 BAM 10.23
$8.91 BAM 15.04
-31.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 BAM 1.47
$0.84 BAM 1.41
3.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.01 BAM 1.71
$1.49 BAM 2.52
-32.21%
🚌 Getting Around
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.84 BAM 1.43
$2.33 BAM 3.94
-63.95%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.87 BAM 53.8
$17.34 BAM 29.26
83.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.64 BAM 2.77
$1.5 BAM 2.54
9.33%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.82 BAM 1.38
$0.52 BAM 0.88
57.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.1 BAM 15.37
$12.03 BAM 20.3
-24.36%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.49 BAM 2.52
$1.46 BAM 2.47
2.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K BAM 39.9K
$26.2K BAM 44.2K
-9.78%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K BAM 43.6K
$26.1K BAM 44.1K
-1.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$170 BAM 288
$142 BAM 240
19.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.95 BAM 31.98
$19.3 BAM 32.58
-1.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.2 BAM 40.85
$24.39 BAM 41.17
-0.78%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$24.28 BAM 40.98
$31.25 BAM 52.7
-22.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.86 BAM 25.09
$8.93 BAM 15.07
66.41%
Cinema Ticket
$4.77 BAM 8.06
$5.08 BAM 8.58
-6.10%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$155 BAM 262
$207 BAM 349
-25.03%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,244 BAM 5,475
$3,333 BAM 5,625
-2.67%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$50.8 BAM 85.8
$56.8 BAM 96
-10.63%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.82 BAM 52
$26.77 BAM 45.18
15.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.7 BAM 160
$132 BAM 223
-28.24%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89 BAM 150
$122 BAM 205
-26.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$194 BAM 327
$260 BAM 438
-25.50%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$147 BAM 248
$173 BAM 291
-14.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$280 BAM 473
$364 BAM 614
-23.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$208 BAM 351
$296 BAM 500
-29.82%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,637 BAM 2,764
$1,871 BAM 3,158
-12.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,311 BAM 2,213
$1,421 BAM 2,399
-7.75%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Zenica
Bijeljina
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$757 BAM 1,277
$777 BAM 1,312
-2.67%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3
6
-50.00%

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

Last update for Zenica: October 27, 2025

Last update for Bijeljina: October 29, 2025

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