Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Mostar Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Mostar

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 33.4% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 15.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 8.9% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 28.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.27 BAM 12.22
$7.22 BAM 12.13
0.69%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.06 BAM 58.9
$35.08 BAM 58.9
-0.06%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.08 BAM 15.26
$5.62 BAM 9.44
61.57%
Cappuccino
$2.15 BAM 3.62
$1.63 BAM 2.74
31.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 BAM 3.39
$1.85 BAM 3.11
9.19%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 BAM 2.36
$1.16 BAM 1.95
21.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.68 BAM 4.51
$2.01 BAM 3.38
33.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.37 BAM 3.99
$2.07 BAM 3.48
14.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 BAM 2.37
$1.42 BAM 2.38
-0.70%
White Bread (500g)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$1.28 BAM 2.16
-0.78%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.13 BAM 3.58
$1.65 BAM 2.77
29.09%
Eggs
$3.29 BAM 5.52
$2.79 BAM 4.69
17.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.46 BAM 17.57
$9.51 BAM 15.98
9.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.53 BAM 14.34
$7.47 BAM 12.55
14.19%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.29 BAM 22.33
$11.94 BAM 20.06
11.31%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.59
$1.24 BAM 2.08
24.19%
Banana (1kg)
$1.88 BAM 3.16
$1.63 BAM 2.74
15.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.00 BAM 3.35
$1.94 BAM 3.26
3.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 3.98
$1.69 BAM 2.83
40.24%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$0.80 BAM 1.34
36.25%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$0.75 BAM 1.25
53.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 BAM 2.06
$0.96 BAM 1.61
28.13%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.80 BAM 1.35
$0.72 BAM 1.21
11.11%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.57 BAM 6.00
$3.43 BAM 5.77
4.08%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.87 BAM 14.91
$4.89 BAM 8.21
81.39%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 BAM 1.75
$0.72 BAM 1.21
44.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 BAM 2.11
$1.14 BAM 1.92
10.53%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.19 BAM 2.01
-8.40%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.73 BAM 53.3
$33.79 BAM 56.8
-6.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 BAM 2.54
$1.45 BAM 2.44
4.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 BAM 1.29
$0.92 BAM 1.55
-16.30%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.67 BAM 14.56
$8.79 BAM 14.77
-1.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.55 BAM 2.60
$1.44 BAM 2.42
7.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.0K BAM 45.4K
$23.2K BAM 39.0K
16.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.7K BAM 43.2K
$26.7K BAM 44.9K
-3.71%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$198 BAM 333
$124 BAM 208
60.53%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.55 BAM 31.16
$19.22 BAM 32.29
-3.49%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.07 BAM 55.6
$23.92 BAM 40.18
38.25%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.96 BAM 60.4
$35.32 BAM 59.3
1.81%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.34 BAM 27.46
$11.74 BAM 19.73
39.18%
Cinema Ticket
$6.90 BAM 11.58
$4.66 BAM 7.83
48.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 BAM 425
$150 BAM 252
68.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,426 BAM 5,756
$3,285 BAM 5,518
4.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.7 BAM 151
$75.8 BAM 127
18.35%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.15 BAM 62.4
$34.73 BAM 58.3
6.97%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$109 BAM 183
$89.0 BAM 149
22.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 BAM 170
$121 BAM 203
-16.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$436 BAM 733
$265 BAM 446
64.26%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$303 BAM 509
$277 BAM 466
9.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$908 BAM 1,525
$439 BAM 738
106.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$581 BAM 976
$313 BAM 526
85.81%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,402 BAM 5,716
$2,366 BAM 3,975
43.79%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,383 BAM 4,003
$1,540 BAM 2,588
54.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,011 BAM 1,698
$887 BAM 1,490
13.95%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
4.14
-8.21%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Sarajevo: February 28, 2026

Last update for Mostar: February 28, 2026

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