Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 72% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 72% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Mostar | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM (CHF 5.96) | CHF 28 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM (CHF 3.27) | CHF 15 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.17KM (CHF 2.63) | CHF 10 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.70KM (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.52 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.16KM (CHF 2.12) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.59KM (CHF 1.32) | CHF 3.97 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM (CHF 3.23) | CHF 9 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31KM (CHF 1.18) | CHF 3.96 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.93KM (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.04 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.82KM (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.37 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12KM (CHF 5.93) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.54 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.23KM (CHF 0.63) | CHF 2.44 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 84% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Mostar | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 564KM (CHF 287) | CHF 2,710 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM (CHF 216) | CHF 1,916 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM (CHF 78) | CHF 205 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 362KM (CHF 184) | CHF 1,767 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 268KM (CHF 136) | CHF 1,201 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM (CHF 47) | CHF 90 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM (CHF 14) | CHF 46 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM (CHF 413) | CHF 660 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (CHF 78) | CHF 160 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (CHF 3.49) | CHF 35 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 55% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Mostar | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM (CHF 66) | CHF 123 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM (CHF 29) | CHF 67 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (CHF 78) | CHF 152 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM (CHF 71) | CHF 207 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 62% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Mostar | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM (CHF 15,494) | CHF 28,154 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17KM (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.81 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM (CHF 25) | CHF 81 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12KM (CHF 5.86) | CHF 32 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 71% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Mostar | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (CHF 5.54) | CHF 19 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (CHF 5.91) | CHF 38 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM (CHF 21) | CHF 102 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM (CHF 2.66) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6KM (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.59 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM (CHF 2.73) | CHF 5.62 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.90 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.28KM (CHF 1.67) | CHF 3.79 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM (CHF 4.48) | CHF 46 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 70% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Mostar | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM (CHF 13) | CHF 74 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM (CHF 8) | CHF 39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM (CHF 20) | CHF 147 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40KM (CHF 20) | CHF 112 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM (CHF 3.34) | CHF 19 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12KM (CHF 1.08) | CHF 5.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.91KM (CHF 1.48) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 708 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48KM (CHF 24) | CHF 79 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.61KM (CHF 2.35) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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