Travel budget and cost of living in Banja Luka (Bosnia And Herzegovina) how much does a trip cost?

Banja Luka travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Banja Luka

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Banja Luka for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Banja Luka compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Banja Luka in 2024 is 43% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Banja Luka in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Banja Luka by expense type

Restaurant budget in Banja Luka

Lunch

$ 8/person
($ 5.3 to $ 17)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 19/person
($ 14 to $ 33)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 5.3/person
($ 4.3 to $ 5.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 1.2 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 1.5/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 1.6/can
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Banja Luka

1-star hotel

$ 13/night
($ 13 to $ 13)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

2-star hotel

$ 85/night
($ 81 to $ 88)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 53 to $ 112)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 73/night
($ 58 to $ 91)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 88/night
($ 42 to $ 158)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 38/month
($ 37 to $ 37)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160

Room with kitchen

$ 78/month
($ 65 to $ 94)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 88/month
($ 67 to $ 115)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 40/month
($ 40 to $ 40)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 108/month
($ 86 to $ 127)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Banja Luka

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 2.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 6.9/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 8)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Banja Luka

Bus ticket

$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.3
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 36/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 61)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Banja Luka

Cinema

$ 4.3/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 8 to $ 12)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Banja Luka

Cigarettes

$ 3.3/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 3.4)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 91
($ 43 to $ 107)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 19 to $ 54)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Sarajevo

$ 164
(fair price: $ 125)

Manchester → Sarajevo

$ 247
(fair price: $ 207)

New York City → Sarajevo

$ 757
(fair price: $ 639)

Chicago → Sarajevo

$ 777
(fair price: $ 662)

Dublin → Sarajevo

$ 240
(fair price: $ 192)

Toronto → Sarajevo

$ 975
(fair price: $ 849)