- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Syria
- Mostar
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 83% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6.00KM (1,925 £) | 3,000 £ | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6KM (1,962 £) | 1,290 £ | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47KM (1,434 £) | 750 £ | + 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.67KM (537 £) | 230 £ | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.80KM (1,219 £) | 580 £ | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00KM (642 £) | 175 £ | + 267% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (2,107 £) | 469 £ | + 349% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM (696 £) | 244 £ | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.36KM (1,078 £) | 133 £ | + 709% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75KM (562 £) | 400 £ | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (3,485 £) | 2,500 £ | + 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.72KM (872 £) | 370 £ | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37KM (440 £) | 69 £ | + 536% | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 158% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 572KM (183,551 £) | 66,663 £ | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 383KM (123,011 £) | 34,410 £ | + 257% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 185KM (59,366 £) | 11,228 £ | + 429% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 313KM (100,281 £) | 30,000 £ | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250KM (80,225 £) | 16,517 £ | + 386% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93KM (29,683 £) | 6,032 £ | + 392% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30KM (9,550 £) | 6,657 £ | + 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | 811KM (260,342 £) | 157,474 £ | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (49,510 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (3,991 £) | 1,200 £ | + 233% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (2,206 £) | 234 £ | + 844% | |
Clothes | + 200% | |||
Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 200% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 135KM (43,321 £) | 4,941 £ | + 777% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50KM (16,045 £) | 7,968 £ | + 101% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120KM (38,508 £) | 10,675 £ | + 261% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (40,915 £) | 9,048 £ | + 352% | |
Transportation | + 99% | |||
Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 99% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,700KM (9,209,824 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.20KM (706 £) | 155 £ | + 357% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (16,045 £) | 2,087 £ | + 669% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM (3,623 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 262% | |||
Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 262% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (3,495 £) | 318 £ | + 999% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (3,729 £) | 1,074 £ | + 247% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM (13,103 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1173% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.22KM (1,675 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.97KM (1,916 £) | 625 £ | + 207% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.53KM (1,773 £) | 702 £ | + 153% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.88KM (602 £) | 300 £ | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.56KM (1,144 £) | 350 £ | + 227% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (2,676 £) | 434 £ | + 516% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 63% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (8,450 £) | 3,000 £ | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23KM (7,381 £) | 1,000 £ | + 638% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26KM (8,454 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30KM (9,627 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (2,063 £) | 400 £ | + 416% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.11KM (677 £) | 244 £ | + 178% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (870 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19KM (61 £) | 7 £ | + 771% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (14,976 £) | 3,000 £ | + 399% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.00KM (1,284 £) | 550 £ | + 133% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 106% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 443,234 £
(1,381KM)
in Mostar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
215,000 £
in Aleppo.
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