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

😐 Solo nomad: Sarajevo is 1.9% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 17.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Sarajevo is 1.4% more expensive than Mostar without rent, and 24.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.94 BAM 11.74
$7.17 BAM 12.12
-3.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.95 BAM 60.8
$35.86 BAM 60.6
0.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.66 BAM 14.64
$5.71 BAM 9.66
51.66%
Cappuccino
$2.15 BAM 3.63
$1.59 BAM 2.69
35.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.07 BAM 3.50
$1.79 BAM 3.03
15.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39 BAM 2.35
$1.21 BAM 2.04
14.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.69 BAM 4.54
$2.10 BAM 3.54
28.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 BAM 4.04
$2.10 BAM 3.55
13.81%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 BAM 2.41
$1.39 BAM 2.35
2.88%
White Bread (500g)
$1.20 BAM 2.04
$1.29 BAM 2.18
-6.98%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.12 BAM 3.58
$1.59 BAM 2.69
33.33%
Eggs
$3.32 BAM 5.61
$2.86 BAM 4.84
16.08%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.49 BAM 17.73
$9.52 BAM 16.09
10.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.83 BAM 14.93
$7.28 BAM 12.31
21.29%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.28 BAM 22.44
$12.02 BAM 20.31
10.48%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 BAM 2.63
$1.25 BAM 2.11
24.80%
Banana (1kg)
$1.80 BAM 3.04
$1.57 BAM 2.66
14.65%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.98 BAM 3.35
$1.87 BAM 3.16
5.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.29 BAM 3.87
$1.74 BAM 2.95
31.61%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 BAM 1.89
$0.79 BAM 1.33
41.77%
Onion (1kg)
$1.15 BAM 1.94
$0.70 BAM 1.18
64.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 BAM 2.08
$0.97 BAM 1.64
26.80%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.81 BAM 1.37
$0.77 BAM 1.31
5.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.68 BAM 6.23
$3.45 BAM 5.83
6.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.52 BAM 14.40
$7.97 BAM 13.47
6.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.10 BAM 1.85
$0.75 BAM 1.27
46.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.31 BAM 2.21
$1.14 BAM 1.92
14.91%
🚌 Getting Around
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.05 BAM 1.77
$1.19 BAM 2.01
-11.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.88 BAM 53.9
$33.78 BAM 57.1
-5.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.49 BAM 2.52
$1.43 BAM 2.41
4.20%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.82 BAM 1.39
$0.98 BAM 1.66
-16.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.05 BAM 15.29
$9.09 BAM 15.36
-0.44%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.56 BAM 2.64
$1.43 BAM 2.41
9.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.4K BAM 44.7K
$23.4K BAM 39.6K
12.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K BAM 44.7K
$26.8K BAM 45.2K
-1.22%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$197 BAM 333
$124 BAM 210
58.45%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.10 BAM 32.28
$18.96 BAM 32.04
0.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.57 BAM 56.7
$23.61 BAM 39.90
42.19%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.66 BAM 60.3
$35.57 BAM 60.1
0.25%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.46 BAM 27.81
$11.89 BAM 20.10
38.44%
Cinema Ticket
$7.19 BAM 12.16
$4.69 BAM 7.92
53.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$257 BAM 434
$154 BAM 260
66.43%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,317 BAM 5,606
$3,290 BAM 5,559
0.84%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$92.8 BAM 157
$74.9 BAM 127
23.91%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.52 BAM 63.4
$35.69 BAM 60.3
5.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$111 BAM 187
$90.7 BAM 153
22.28%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 BAM 170
$120 BAM 202
-15.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$442 BAM 747
$263 BAM 445
67.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$311 BAM 525
$272 BAM 460
14.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$897 BAM 1,515
$436 BAM 736
105.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$594 BAM 1,004
$308 BAM 521
92.66%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,270 BAM 5,527
$2,350 BAM 3,971
39.18%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,385 BAM 4,031
$1,542 BAM 2,606
54.70%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Sarajevo
Mostar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$988 BAM 1,669
$904 BAM 1,527
9.29%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
4.14
-8.21%

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Last update for Sarajevo: January 10, 2026

Last update for Mostar: January 11, 2026

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