Cost of Living in Banja Luka
Summary of cost of living in Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,701.0 (4,554.8 KM), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $758.3 (1,278.8 KM), excluding rent.
- Banja Luka is 56.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Banja Luka is, on average, 90.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.08 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $52.18 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $11.27 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.37 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.56 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.84 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.53 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.68 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.45 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.12 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.75 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.98 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.47 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.09 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.55 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.85 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.91 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.03 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.03 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.47 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.65 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.20 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.91 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $8.46 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.01 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.42 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.03 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.36 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $46.25 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.78 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.91 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $17.79 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.58 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $31,606.37 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $22,200.06 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $165.46 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $17.11 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $36.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $38.27 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $15.32 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.75 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $301.19 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $3,706.19 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $86.35 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $37.21 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $109.59 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $147.44 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $468.64 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $319.72 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $719.89 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $500.59 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $291.07 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $187.54 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $896.36 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.44 | |
Prices in Banja Luka
This city had 516 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: 15 May 2026
Last update: 15 May 2026
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Milan
on Aug 20, 2021:
Teachers in primary school get about 900-1000 BAM, teachers in secondary school get about 1200-1300 BAM so I assume that data is quite accurate. Generally speaking, teachers are underpaid comparing to other professions requiring degree.