Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11KM (C$8) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM (C$5.04) | C$12 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18KM (C$3.97) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM (C$1.30) | C$2.09 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.16KM (C$3.19) | C$4.37 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM (C$1.99) | C$3.95 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (C$4.76) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM (C$1.77) | C$4.85 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07KM (C$1.58) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77KM (C$1.36) | C$3.64 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (C$9) | C$21 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (C$2.08) | C$2.77 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM (C$0.95) | C$2.11 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 577KM (C$443) | C$2,417 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 454KM (C$348) | C$1,456 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (C$117) | C$120 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377KM (C$289) | C$1,347 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 293KM (C$225) | C$985 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (C$71) | C$69 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (C$21) | C$63 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM (C$622) | C$311 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (C$118) | C$140 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (C$5.27) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (C$100) | C$57 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 152KM (C$117) | C$105 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM (C$23,352) | C$24,609 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.41KM (C$1.85) | C$1.65 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (C$37) | C$60 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47KM (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (C$4.00) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.72) | C$4.17 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (C$4.11) | C$4.59 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (C$1.30) | C$3.11 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.06KM (C$2.35) | C$3.02 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (C$19) | C$55 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (C$13) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM (C$34) | C$135 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37KM (C$29) | C$96 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (C$4.94) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.24KM (C$1.72) | C$4.71 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (C$2.08) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (C$0.17) | C$0.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49KM (C$37) | C$37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM (C$3.54) | C$13 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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