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Cost of Living in Bihać

Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Population 56,261

▼ -6% vs Bosnia and Herzegovina average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)KM806 ($448)
Couple, monthlyKM1,431 ($795)
Family of four, monthlyKM1,851 ($1,028)

Estimated Prices in Bihać

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantKM8.64 ($4.80)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeKM34.56 ($19.20)per meal
CappuccinoKM2.59 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)KM196 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport passKM31.68 ($17.60)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentKM83.52 ($46.40)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)KM24.19 ($13.44)per month
Fitness club membershipKM24.19 ($13.44)per month
Cinema ticketKM6.34 ($3.52)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreKM331 ($184)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreKM230 ($128)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreKM691 ($384)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bihać is KM1,350 ($750) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of KM806 ($448) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly KM1,048 ($582) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (KM230 ($128)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of · pop. 394,002

KM1,069 ($594) / mo

Banja Luka

Srpska, Republika · pop. 185,042

KM806 ($448) / mo

Tuzla

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of · pop. 110,979

KM806 ($448) / mo

Mostar

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of · pop. 105,448

KM806 ($448) / mo

Prijedor

Srpska, Republika · pop. 89,397

KM806 ($448) / mo

Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of · pop. 70,553

KM806 ($448) / mo

Doboj

Srpska, Republika · pop. 68,514

KM806 ($448) / mo

Ilidža

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of · pop. 66,730

KM806 ($448) / mo

Living in Bihać

Bihać is one of the key cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is KM806 ($448), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around KM230 ($128) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to KM1,851 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately KM1,431 ($795) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bihać is KM1,350 ($750). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least KM1,048 ($582) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bihać expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated KM806 ($448) per month in Bihać including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bihać?
A net salary of around KM1,048 ($582) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bihać with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bihać is KM1,350 ($750).
How much is rent in Bihać?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated KM331 ($184) per month in the city centre and KM230 ($128) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about KM691 ($384).
Is Bihać cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina on average?
Yes — Bihać is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Bosnia and Herzegovina average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Bihać?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at KM196 ($109) in Bihać. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about KM9 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around KM3 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bihać compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bihać is estimated at KM32 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bihać are estimates based on Bosnia and Herzegovina national averages adjusted for city size (population 56,261). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.