- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Canada
- Mostar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6.00KM (C$4.46) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7KM (C$5.18) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47KM (C$3.32) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.89KM (C$1.40) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.80KM (C$2.83) | C$4.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00KM (C$1.49) | C$2.62 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (C$4.88) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM (C$1.61) | C$3.73 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.36KM (C$2.50) | C$2.90 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75KM (C$1.30) | C$2.89 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.69KM (C$2.00) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37KM (C$1.02) | C$1.76 | - 42% | |
| 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$425) | C$1,186 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 383KM (C$285) | C$982 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 185KM (C$138) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 313KM (C$232) | C$919 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250KM (C$186) | C$695 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93KM (C$69) | C$64 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30KM (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830KM (C$617) | C$392 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 147KM (C$109) | C$111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8KM (C$5.71) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 135KM (C$100) | C$61 | + 66% | |
| 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$89) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (C$95) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,700KM (C$21,344) | C$22,684 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.20KM (C$1.64) | C$1.19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12KM (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15KM (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38KM (C$28) | C$85 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.58KM (C$4.15) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.69) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.70) | C$3.90 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.54KM (C$1.14) | C$3.21 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.64KM (C$2.71) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27KM (C$20) | C$43 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23KM (C$17) | C$27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26KM (C$20) | C$84 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30KM (C$22) | C$93 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (C$4.57) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.11KM (C$1.57) | C$5.44 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (C$2.02) | C$5.57 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 416KM (C$310) | C$141 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19KM (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (C$35) | C$34 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.00KM (C$2.97) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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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$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,784
(2,398KM)
in Mostar.
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