Cost of living in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Summary of cost of living in Banja Luka

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 3,617KM
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 1,469KM
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Banja Luka
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 17KM
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 6KM
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 4.68KM
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 2.14KM
12 eggs, large 4.51KM
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 2.73KM
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 7KM
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1.73KM
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1.54KM
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 1.01KM
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 13KM
2 liters of coca-cola 2.45KM
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1.08KM
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 898KM
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 669KM
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 248KM
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 581KM
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 402KM
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 149KM
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 31KM
40” flat screen tv 646KM
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 134KM
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 11KM
Hourly rate for cleaning help 6KM
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 85KM
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 80KM
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 145KM
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 144KM
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 31,928KM
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 2.38KM
Monthly ticket public transport 53KM
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 14KM
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 9KM
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 7KM
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 37KM
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 7KM
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 5.96KM
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 5.28KM
4 rolls of toilet paper 1.59KM
Tube of toothpaste 2.18KM
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 8KM
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 36KM
2 tickets to the movies 10KM
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 41KM
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 5.89KM
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 2.18KM
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 2.55KM
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 1,099KM
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.18KM
1 month of gym membership in business district 48KM
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 5.55KM
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 43 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: February 11, 2025

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