Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 63% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12KM ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6KM ($3.79) | $9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.42KM ($3.32) | $5.20 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.69KM ($1.03) | $1.16 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.11KM ($2.52) | $5.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.46KM ($1.51) | $4.92 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6KM ($3.88) | $12 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM ($1.33) | $4.15 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.86KM ($1.13) | $2.18 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.82KM ($1.12) | $5.54 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM ($7) | $18 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.72KM ($1.66) | $2.51 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.26KM ($0.77) | $3.82 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 86% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 571KM ($349) | $3,960 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 424KM ($259) | $3,733 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152KM ($93) | $128 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369KM ($226) | $2,888 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 282KM ($173) | $2,294 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 93KM ($57) | $101 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28KM ($17) | $48 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 811KM ($496) | $518 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM ($94) | $139 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM ($8) | $11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM ($4.20) | $42 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 17% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 131KM ($80) | $62 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 56KM ($34) | $46 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158KM ($97) | $105 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139KM ($85) | $171 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,444KM ($18,619) | $23,115 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14KM ($1.31) | $0.95 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49KM ($30) | $92 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42KM ($26) | $132 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.22KM ($3.19) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.87KM ($3.59) | $4.80 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.36KM ($3.28) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.70KM ($1.04) | $4.63 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.51KM ($2.15) | $2.49 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9KM ($5.38) | $32 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 68% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25KM ($15) | $61 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17KM ($10) | $31 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40KM ($24) | $263 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41KM ($25) | $109 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7KM ($4.01) | $15 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12KM ($1.30) | $5.19 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.91KM ($1.78) | $8 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22KM ($0.13) | $0.35 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.54KM ($2.78) | $11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 477 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 69% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $3,695 (6,042KM) in Mostar.
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