Cost of living in Banja Luka is 12% lower than in Marijampole (without rent).
Rent in Banja Luka is 7% cheaper than in Marijampole.
Cost of living including rent in Banja Luka is 9% lower than in Marijampole.
Food in Banja Luka is 17% cheaper than in Marijampole.
Transport in Banja Luka is 45% more expensive than in Marijampole.
| Banja Luka | Marijampole | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Banja Luka | Marijampole | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.52 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.8 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.47 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.47 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.72 $ | 1.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.64 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.03 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.41 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.66 $ | 8.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.67 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.57 $ | 5.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.3 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.4 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.4 $ | 6.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.1 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.02 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.92 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 108 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 169 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.1 $ | 15.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 371 $ | 337 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 319 $ | 352 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 524 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,493 $ | 1,793 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,784 $ | 1,121 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 723 $ | 1,218 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.7 % | 3.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.59 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Haircut | 3.76 $ | 9.11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.7 $ | 89.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.4 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 193 $ | 482 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,779 $ | 10,046 $ |