Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 52% 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 | 12KM (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM (C$4.44) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.17KM (C$3.57) | C$5.78 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM (C$1.17) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.16KM (C$2.88) | C$4.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM (C$1.79) | C$3.17 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (C$4.39) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM (C$1.59) | C$4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93KM (C$1.33) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.82KM (C$1.26) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (C$1.88) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM (C$0.85) | C$1.93 | - 56% | |
| 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 | 564KM (C$390) | C$2,136 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM (C$293) | C$1,241 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (C$105) | C$124 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 362KM (C$250) | C$1,120 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 268KM (C$185) | C$805 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (C$64) | C$66 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM (C$560) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (C$106) | C$97 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (C$4.74) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (C$90) | C$60 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (C$39) | C$39 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (C$106) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 31% 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$21,024) | C$22,942 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17KM (C$1.50) | C$1.40 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (C$34) | C$67 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 43% 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 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM (C$28) | C$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (C$3.61) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (C$4.25) | C$3.85 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (C$3.70) | C$4.33 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (C$1.17) | C$3.16 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.28KM (C$2.27) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mostar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (C$17) | C$51 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (C$11) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (C$28) | C$135 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40KM (C$27) | C$96 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (C$4.53) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12KM (C$1.47) | C$5.42 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.91KM (C$2.01) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48KM (C$33) | C$37 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM (C$3.19) | C$11 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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