Cost of Living Comparison Between Banja Luka and Sarajevo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sarajevo are 2.9% lower than in Banja Luka (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sarajevo are 0.7% lower than in Banja Luka | |
| Rent Prices in Sarajevo are 12.5% higher than in Banja Luka | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sarajevo are 17.2% lower than in Banja Luka | |
| Groceries Prices in Sarajevo are 1.8% lower than in Banja Luka | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sarajevo is 33.7% higher than in Banja Luka | |
Restaurants | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 KM | 10.00 KM | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 67.50 KM | 50.00 KM | -25.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 KM | 12.00 KM | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 KM | 4.00 KM | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 KM | 4.00 KM | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.60 KM | 3.14 KM | +20.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.98 KM | 2.98 KM | +0.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 KM | 1.75 KM | -9.6 % |
Markets | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.55 KM | 8.88 KM | +3.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 KM | 1.60 KM | -8.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.42 KM | 1.54 KM | +8.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.45 KM | 4.76 KM | +7.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.74 KM | 6.89 KM | +2.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.98 KM | 5.59 KM | -6.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.95 KM | 8.39 KM | -6.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.96 KM | 0.93 KM | -3.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.27 KM | 1.45 KM | +14.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.39 KM | 1.25 KM | -10.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 KM | 1.46 KM | +5.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.86 KM | 0.74 KM | -14.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.88 KM | 0.81 KM | -8.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.57 KM | 1.83 KM | -28.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 KM | 1.09 KM | -0.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 KM | 12.00 KM | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.07 KM | 1.85 KM | +72.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 KM | 2.18 KM | +11.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.10 KM | 6.00 KM | -1.6 % |
Transportation | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.30 KM | 1.80 KM | -21.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 57.00 KM | 53.00 KM | -7.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 KM | 2.50 KM | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 KM | 2.41 KM | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 KM | 11.00 KM | -26.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.45 KM | 10.33 KM | -1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 45,000.00 KM | 45,000.00 KM | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 41,112.50 KM | 41,550.00 KM | +1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 331.32 KM | 318.34 KM | -3.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 33.00 KM | 30.86 KM | -6.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 39.45 KM | 51.35 KM | +30.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.38 KM | 55.00 KM | +21.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.71 KM | 36.67 KM | +37.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 KM | 10.00 KM | +42.9 % |
Childcare | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 284.00 KM | 361.82 KM | +27.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,214.29 KM | 5,533.33 KM | +72.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 147.50 KM | 141.67 KM | -4.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 63.12 KM | 54.00 KM | -14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 143.18 KM | 156.25 KM | +9.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 194.44 KM | 173.53 KM | -10.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 561.54 KM | 606.82 KM | +8.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 415.38 KM | 432.00 KM | +4.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 872.22 KM | 1,050.00 KM | +20.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 633.33 KM | 704.76 KM | +11.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 387.26 KM | 480.44 KM | +24.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 275.28 KM | 302.82 KM | +10.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Banja Luka Edit |
Sarajevo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,201.85 KM | 1,595.17 KM | +32.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.51 | 3.14 | -30.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 58 | 127 |
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