Top expat cities

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Banja Luka

#3 Top 5 cities

Banja Luka can offer a calmer and fairly comfortable urban setting, but with less international density than Sarajevo.

Country overview

Population

221Β 106

Year-round temperatures

Day: 6°C aΕΎ 29°C

Night: -2°C aΕΎ 17°C

Climate

A continental climate with a warm summer and a cold winter.

Distance to the sea

180 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Everyday crime is usually manageable, but petty theft, vehicle crime, demonstrations and mine hazards outside established urban routes require normal precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

River flooding, flash floods, landslides, earthquakes, heat and wildfire can disrupt roads, utilities and nearby communities.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·Turkish
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment