Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Mostar Cost of Living Comparison Between Sarajevo and Mostar
😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 11.8% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 17.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 10.4% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 21.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.21 BAM 12.17
$7.02 BAM 11.85
2.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.67 BAM 60.2
$35.7 BAM 60.3
-0.08%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.07 BAM 15.31
$5.58 BAM 9.41
62.54%
Cappuccino
$2.15 BAM 3.63
$1.59 BAM 2.68
35.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.07 BAM 3.49
$1.85 BAM 3.13
11.89%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 BAM 2.38
$1.21 BAM 2.05
16.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.61 BAM 4.4
$2.05 BAM 3.46
27.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.42 BAM 4.09
$2.04 BAM 3.45
18.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.42 BAM 2.39
$1.35 BAM 2.28
5.19%
White Bread (500g)
$1.22 BAM 2.05
$1.23 BAM 2.07
-0.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.13 BAM 3.6
$1.59 BAM 2.68
33.96%
Eggs
$3.15 BAM 5.32
$2.88 BAM 4.86
9.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.43 BAM 17.6
$9.26 BAM 15.62
12.63%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.65 BAM 14.59
$7.16 BAM 12.08
20.81%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.32 BAM 22.47
$12 BAM 20.26
11.00%
Apples (1kg)
$1.54 BAM 2.6
$1.3 BAM 2.19
18.46%
Banana (1kg)
$1.87 BAM 3.15
$1.57 BAM 2.65
19.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.04 BAM 3.45
$1.85 BAM 3.12
10.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.37 BAM 4
$1.67 BAM 2.81
41.92%
Potato (1kg)
$1.07 BAM 1.81
$0.81 BAM 1.36
32.10%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.95
$0.69 BAM 1.17
66.67%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.27 BAM 2.14
$0.91 BAM 1.54
39.56%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 BAM 1.34
$0.77 BAM 1.3
2.60%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.57 BAM 6.02
$3.45 BAM 5.82
3.48%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.63 BAM 14.57
$6.44 BAM 10.88
34.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 BAM 1.76
$0.76 BAM 1.28
38.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 BAM 2.23
$1.12 BAM 1.9
17.86%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.05 BAM 1.77
$1.2 BAM 2.02
-12.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$30.74 BAM 51.9
$33.87 BAM 57.2
-9.24%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.46 BAM 2.46
$1.5 BAM 2.54
-2.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 BAM 1.3
$0.97 BAM 1.64
-20.62%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.08 BAM 15.32
$8.7 BAM 14.68
4.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.56 BAM 2.63
$1.43 BAM 2.42
9.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.5K BAM 44.7K
$23.7K BAM 40K
11.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K BAM 43.5K
$26.3K BAM 44.4K
-2.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$196 BAM 331
$125 BAM 211
57.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.95 BAM 31.99
$18.88 BAM 31.87
0.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.31 BAM 56.2
$23.23 BAM 39.22
43.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.79 BAM 60.4
$34.97 BAM 59
2.34%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.54 BAM 27.91
$12.02 BAM 20.28
37.60%
Cinema Ticket
$7.03 BAM 11.87
$4.73 BAM 7.99
48.63%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 BAM 427
$152 BAM 256
66.58%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,424 BAM 5,779
$3,219 BAM 5,434
6.35%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$91.9 BAM 155
$75.3 BAM 127
21.99%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.98 BAM 62.4
$35.55 BAM 60
4.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$111 BAM 187
$89.5 BAM 151
23.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$102 BAM 172
$119 BAM 200
-14.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$430 BAM 725
$263 BAM 445
63.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$302 BAM 509
$273 BAM 461
10.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$881 BAM 1,487
$444 BAM 749
98.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$584 BAM 986
$313 BAM 528
86.71%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,458 BAM 5,837
$1,936 BAM 3,268
78.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,204 BAM 3,720
$1,544 BAM 2,607
42.70%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$870 BAM 1,469
$789 BAM 1,331
10.38%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
4.14
-8.21%
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