- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Canada
- Mostar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6.00KM (C$4.50) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM (C$5.22) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47KM (C$3.35) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.89KM (C$1.42) | C$2.40 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.80KM (C$2.85) | C$4.13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00KM (C$1.50) | C$2.54 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (C$4.92) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM (C$1.63) | C$3.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.36KM (C$2.52) | C$3.02 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75KM (C$1.31) | C$2.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.69KM (C$2.02) | C$2.18 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37KM (C$1.03) | C$1.87 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 572KM (C$429) | C$1,186 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 383KM (C$287) | C$982 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 185KM (C$139) | C$104 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 313KM (C$234) | C$919 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250KM (C$187) | C$695 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93KM (C$69) | C$64 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30KM (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830KM (C$622) | C$393 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 147KM (C$110) | C$111 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (C$9) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (C$5.76) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 135KM (C$101) | C$61 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50KM (C$37) | C$41 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120KM (C$90) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (C$96) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,700KM (C$21,516) | C$23,851 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.20KM (C$1.65) | C$1.19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (C$37) | C$47 | - 21% | |
| 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) | 12KM (C$9) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15KM (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38KM (C$28) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.58KM (C$4.19) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.73) | C$2.88 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.74) | C$3.82 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.54KM (C$1.15) | C$3.16 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.64KM (C$2.73) | C$2.53 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (C$20) | C$45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23KM (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26KM (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30KM (C$22) | C$89 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (C$4.61) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.11KM (C$1.58) | C$5.72 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (C$2.03) | C$5.43 | - 63% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19KM (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (C$35) | C$34 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.00KM (C$3.00) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,938
(2,586KM)
in Mostar.
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