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

😐 Solo nomad: Zepce is 6% more expensive than Banja Luka without rent, and 13.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Zepce is 12.9% cheaper than Banja Luka without rent, and 9.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.82 BAM 14.82
$8.61 BAM 14.46
2.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.52 BAM 71.4
$41.52 BAM 69.8
2.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.87 BAM 14.91
$8.67 BAM 14.56
2.31%
Cappuccino
$1.67 BAM 2.80
$1.60 BAM 2.69
4.37%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.39
$1.96 BAM 3.29
3.06%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 BAM 1.96
$1.19 BAM 2.00
-1.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.03 BAM 3.42
$2.12 BAM 3.56
-4.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.73 BAM 4.58
$2.88 BAM 4.84
-5.21%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.41 BAM 2.37
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 BAM 2.09
$1.28 BAM 2.15
-2.34%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.59 BAM 2.68
$1.57 BAM 2.63
1.27%
Eggs
$2.90 BAM 4.88
$2.87 BAM 4.82
1.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.53 BAM 16.01
$9.60 BAM 16.12
-0.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.87 BAM 14.91
$8.84 BAM 14.85
0.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.15 BAM 20.41
$11.95 BAM 20.08
1.67%
Apples (1kg)
$1.40 BAM 2.34
$1.45 BAM 2.44
-3.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 BAM 2.73
$1.59 BAM 2.67
2.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 BAM 3.11
$1.89 BAM 3.17
-2.12%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.03 BAM 3.41
$1.93 BAM 3.24
5.18%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 BAM 2.03
$1.26 BAM 2.11
-3.97%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 BAM 2.10
$1.25 BAM 2.10
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 BAM 2.16
$1.26 BAM 2.12
2.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BAM 1.20
$0.77 BAM 1.30
-7.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.71 BAM 6.24
$3.66 BAM 6.14
1.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.90 BAM 13.27
$8.31 BAM 13.97
-4.93%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 BAM 1.17
$0.71 BAM 1.19
-1.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.14 BAM 1.92
$1.09 BAM 1.83
4.59%
🚌 Getting Around
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.76 BAM 2.96
$1.38 BAM 2.31
27.54%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.10 BAM 59.0
$36.66 BAM 61.6
-4.26%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.48 BAM 2.49
$1.44 BAM 2.42
2.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.10 BAM 1.85
$1.15 BAM 1.93
-4.35%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.02 BAM 15.15
$9.10 BAM 15.29
-0.88%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54 BAM 2.60
$1.54 BAM 2.59
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
$28.9K BAM 48.5K
-0.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K BAM 44.8K
$27.2K BAM 45.7K
-1.96%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$172 BAM 289
$172 BAM 290
-0.26%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.74 BAM 31.48
$18.98 BAM 31.89
-1.26%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.69 BAM 39.79
$23.44 BAM 39.38
1.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.75 BAM 49.98
$28.22 BAM 47.41
5.42%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.08 BAM 18.61
$9.97 BAM 16.75
11.13%
Cinema Ticket
$2.97 BAM 4.99
$4.74 BAM 7.97
-37.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$242 BAM 407
$236 BAM 396
2.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,628 BAM 6,096
$3,627 BAM 6,093
0.04%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$75.9 BAM 128
$74.8 BAM 126
1.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.75 BAM 61.7
$35.98 BAM 60.4
2.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.5 BAM 150
$88.2 BAM 148
1.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$126 BAM 212
$122 BAM 205
3.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$263 BAM 442
$450 BAM 755
-41.52%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$172 BAM 290
$320 BAM 538
-46.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$368 BAM 618
$652 BAM 1,095
-43.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$309 BAM 520
$474 BAM 796
-34.71%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,367 BAM 3,976
$3,020 BAM 5,074
-21.64%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,523 BAM 2,558
$1,999 BAM 3,358
-23.80%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Zepce
Banja Luka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$882 BAM 1,482
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.02
5.02
-

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Last update for Zepce: February 28, 2026

Last update for Banja Luka: March 2, 2026

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