Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM (C$4.87) | C$10 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.42KM (C$4.25) | C$5.78 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69KM (C$1.32) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.11KM (C$3.23) | C$4.18 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.46KM (C$1.93) | C$3.04 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (C$4.98) | C$10 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM (C$1.70) | C$4.24 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86KM (C$1.46) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.82KM (C$1.43) | C$3.41 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (C$2.13) | C$2.48 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.26KM (C$0.98) | C$1.93 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 571KM (C$448) | C$2,136 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM (C$332) | C$1,241 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (C$119) | C$133 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369KM (C$289) | C$1,120 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 282KM (C$221) | C$806 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (C$73) | C$66 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (C$22) | C$54 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 811KM (C$636) | C$311 | + 104% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (C$121) | C$97 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (C$5.39) | C$25 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (C$102) | C$60 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158KM (C$124) | C$98 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (C$109) | C$117 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM (C$23,874) | C$22,935 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14KM (C$1.68) | C$1.39 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (C$9) | C$8 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (C$4.09) | C$6 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.87KM (C$4.61) | C$3.85 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (C$4.20) | C$4.28 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (C$1.33) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.51KM (C$2.75) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (C$20) | C$52 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (C$31) | C$117 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41KM (C$32) | C$96 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (C$5.14) | C$9 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12KM (C$1.67) | C$5.42 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.91KM (C$2.28) | C$7 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (C$37) | C$35 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.54KM (C$3.56) | C$11 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,589 (4,577KM) in Mostar.
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