Is Banja Luka more expensive than Bangkok?

Banja Luka is 0.2% more expensive than Bangkok overall. Rent is 48.4% lower, groceries 14.0% cheaper, and restaurants 48.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Bangkok or Banja Luka?

Bangkok has a purchasing power index of 36.6 while Banja Luka has 59.4 (NYC = 100). Banja Luka offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇭 Bangkok vs 🇧🇦 Banja Luka

2026

Banja Luka is 0.2% more expensive

Category	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇧🇦 Banja Luka	Difference
Cost of Living	44.2	44.3	+0.2%
Rent	18.2	9.4	-48.4%
Groceries	52.8	45.4	-14.0%
Restaurants	29.0	43.1	+48.6%
Purchasing Power	36.6	59.4	+62.3%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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