Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM (C$4.56) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.42KM (C$3.98) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69KM (C$1.24) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.11KM (C$3.02) | C$4.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.46KM (C$1.81) | C$3.04 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (C$4.66) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM (C$1.59) | C$4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86KM (C$1.36) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.82KM (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (C$2.00) | C$2.48 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.26KM (C$0.92) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 571KM (C$420) | C$2,136 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM (C$311) | C$1,241 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (C$112) | C$133 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369KM (C$271) | C$1,120 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 282KM (C$207) | C$806 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (C$68) | C$66 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM (C$596) | C$311 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (C$113) | C$97 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (C$5.05) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (C$96) | C$60 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158KM (C$116) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM (C$22,362) | C$22,935 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14KM (C$1.57) | C$1.39 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (C$3.83) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.87KM (C$4.31) | C$3.85 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (C$3.94) | C$4.28 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (C$1.25) | C$3.11 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.51KM (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (C$29) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41KM (C$30) | C$96 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (C$4.82) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12KM (C$1.56) | C$5.42 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.91KM (C$2.14) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (C$34) | C$35 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.54KM (C$3.34) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 165 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,499 (4,764KM) in Mostar.
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