Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 53% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 60% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11KM ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7KM ($3.69) | $10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18KM ($2.91) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM ($0.95) | $0.88 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.16KM ($2.34) | $3.45 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM ($1.45) | $5.72 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM ($3.48) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM ($1.30) | $3.49 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07KM ($1.16) | $1.25 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77KM ($1.00) | $3.27 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM ($1.52) | $1.78 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM ($0.69) | $1.90 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 75% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 577KM ($324) | $1,817 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 454KM ($254) | $1,410 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM ($85) | $138 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377KM ($212) | $1,056 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 293KM ($164) | $774 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM ($52) | $142 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM ($15) | $53 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM ($455) | $377 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM ($86) | $124 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM ($3.85) | $18 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 28% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM ($73) | $55 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM ($31) | $61 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 152KM ($86) | $82 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM ($78) | $136 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 8% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM ($17,083) | $26,589 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.41KM ($1.35) | $0.87 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM ($27) | $31 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM ($6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 59% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM ($7) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47KM ($26) | $139 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM ($2.93) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM ($3.45) | $3.40 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM ($3.01) | $4.26 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM ($0.95) | $4.85 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.06KM ($1.72) | $1.56 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM ($4.94) | $20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 56% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Mostar | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM ($14) | $52 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM ($10) | $30 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45KM ($25) | $142 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37KM ($21) | $75 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM ($3.61) | $8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.24KM ($1.26) | $5.86 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM ($1.52) | $4.95 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $669 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM ($0.12) | $0.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49KM ($27) | $42 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM ($2.59) | $8 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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