Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 52 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11KM (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18KM (C$3.81) | C$5.78 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM (C$1.25) | C$1.97 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.16KM (C$3.06) | C$4.31 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM (C$1.91) | C$3.89 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (C$4.57) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM (C$1.70) | C$4.59 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07KM (C$1.52) | C$3.65 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77KM (C$1.30) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (C$2.00) | C$2.55 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM (C$0.91) | C$2.11 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 564KM (C$415) | C$2,291 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM (C$312) | C$1,332 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (C$112) | C$124 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 362KM (C$266) | C$1,235 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 268KM (C$197) | C$875 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (C$68) | C$68 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (C$20) | C$54 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM (C$597) | C$311 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (C$113) | C$140 | - 19% | |
| 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 | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (C$96) | C$57 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (C$41) | C$41 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 152KM (C$112) | C$105 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM (C$22,395) | C$22,942 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34KM (C$1.72) | C$1.66 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47KM (C$35) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (C$3.84) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.52) | C$4.17 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (C$3.94) | C$4.59 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (C$1.25) | C$3.11 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.06KM (C$2.25) | C$2.78 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (C$6) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (C$19) | C$53 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (C$29) | C$135 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37KM (C$27) | C$96 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (C$4.73) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.24KM (C$1.65) | C$4.71 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (C$1.99) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49KM (C$36) | C$37 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM (C$3.39) | C$11 | - 69% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.736
CAD
/
BAM
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 52 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 42% cheaper than in Moscow
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 10% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in New York City is 19% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Singapore is 55% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in London is 36% more expensive than in Tel Aviv
- Cost of living in Orlando, Florida is 27% cheaper than in Miami, Florida
- Cost of living in Brasília is 15% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 225% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 49% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,918 (5,326KM) in Mostar.
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Barrie (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Innsbruck (Austria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pescara (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lausanne (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bergamo (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
Prices recently added
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Santiago, Chile costs CH$1,000,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Santo Domingo costs RD$ 2,400 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Yerevan costs 4,165Dram (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Budapest costs 2,200 Ft (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Caracas costs $14 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pt. beer in neighbourhood pub in Visby costs 87 kr (about 3 hours ago)